Sightseeing

1. Kde je Karlův most?

   kde ye KAR-loov most

   Where is Charles Bridge?

   Usage

   Used to ask directions to Prague's most famous landmark

   Grammar Note

   "Karlův" is the possessive adjective from "Karel" (Charles). Literally "Charles's Bridge". Built in 14th century

2. Kolik stojí vstupné?

   KO-lik STO-yee VSTUP-ne

   How much is the admission fee?

   Usage

   Used to ask the entry fee at museums, castles, and attractions

   Grammar Note

   "vstupné" is a neuter noun meaning entrance fee. Also useful: "Máte slevu pro studenty?" (student discount?)

3. Mohu fotit?

   MO-hu FO-tyit

   May I take photos?

   Usage

   Used to ask permission to take photos at museums, churches, and attractions

   Grammar Note

   "fotit" is imperfective (ongoing action). Without flash: "bez blesku" (without flash)

4. Máte průvodce v angličtině?

   MAH-te PROO-vod-tse v ANG-lich-tyi-nye

   Do you have a guidebook in English?

   Usage

   Used to find an English-language guidebook or audio guide at a tourist site

   Grammar Note

   "v angličtině" = in + locative of "angličtina" (English). For Japanese: "v japonštině"

5. V kolik hodin zavírají?

   v KO-lik HO-dyin ZA-vee-ra-yee

   What time do they close?

   Usage

   Used to ask the closing time of a tourist site, museum, or shop

   Grammar Note

   "zavírají" is 3rd person plural of "zavírat" (to close), with unspecified subject. Open: "otevírají"

6. Pražský hrad

   PRAZH-skee hrad

   Prague Castle

   Usage

   Prague's most iconic landmark — used as a destination when navigating

   Grammar Note

   "Pražský" is the adjective form of "Praha" (Prague). The castle complex includes a cathedral, palace, and galleries

7. Kde je informační centrum?

   kde ye IN-for-mach-nyee TSEN-trum

   Where is the tourist information center?

   Usage

   Used to find the tourist information center for maps and brochures

   Grammar Note

   "informační" is the adjective form of "informace" (information). Prague has several Prague Welcome centers

8. Odkud je nejlepší výhled?

   OD-kud ye NEY-lep-shee VEE-hled

   Where is the best view from?

   Usage

   Used to ask locals or tourist offices about the best viewpoints

   Grammar Note

   "nejlepší" is the superlative of "dobrý" (good). Famous Prague viewpoints: Vyšehrad, Petřín Tower

9. Je tento hrad otevřen dnes?

   ye TEN-to hrad O-tev-rzhen dnes

   Is this castle open today?

   Usage

   Used to check if a castle or attraction is open on the day of your visit

   Grammar Note

   "otevřen" is the male passive participle of "otevřít" (to open). Female/neuter: otevřena/otevřeno

10. Udělejte mi prosím fotografii

    U-dye-ley-te mi PRO-seem FO-to-gra-fi-yi

    Could you please take a photo of me?

    Usage

    Used to ask someone to take your photo at a tourist spot

    Grammar Note

    "Udělejte mi fotografii" is a polite formal request. Shorter informal version: "Vyfotíte mě?" (Will you photograph me?)

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