Transportation

1. Kde je stanice metra?

   kde ye STA-nyi-tse ME-tra

   Where is the metro station?

   Usage

   Used to ask for directions to the metro station in Prague

   Grammar Note

   "metra" is the genitive of "metro". Czech distinguishes "stanice" (metro/rail) from "zastávka" (tram/bus); Prague signage reads "stanice metra". The Prague metro has three lines: A (green), B (yellow), C (red)

2. Jízdenku, prosím

   YEEZ-den-ku PRO-seem

   A ticket, please

   Usage

   Used when buying a bus or metro ticket

   Grammar Note

   Accusative form of "jízdenka" (ticket). Prague uses time-based tickets (30 min, 90 min, etc.)

3. Zastavte tady, prosím

   ZAS-tav-te TA-di PRO-seem

   Stop here, please

   Usage

   Used in a taxi or car to ask the driver to stop

   Grammar Note

   "Zastavte" is the formal imperative of "zastavit" (to stop). Casual: "Zastav tady"

4. Kolik stojí jízda na letiště?

   KO-lik STO-yee YEEZ-da na LE-tyish-tye

   How much does a ride to the airport cost?

   Usage

   Used to ask taxi or rideshare drivers the fare to the airport

   Grammar Note

   "na letiště" uses preposition "na" + accusative for direction. Prague airport: Václav Havel Airport

5. Kdy odjíždí vlak do Brna?

   kdi OD-yeezh-dyee vlak do BR-na

   When does the train to Brno depart?

   Usage

   Used at the ticket office to ask about train departure time

   Grammar Note

   Preposition "do" (to) requires genitive: Brno → Brna. Prague–Brno train takes about 2.5 hours

6. Jednu zpáteční jízdenku do Prahy

   YED-nu ZPAH-tech-nyee YEEZ-den-ku do PRA-hi

   One round-trip ticket to Prague

   Usage

   Used at the ticket counter to buy a round-trip ticket

   Grammar Note

   "jízdenka" is feminine, accusative is "jízdenku". One-way ticket: "jednosměrná jízdenka"

7. Jak se dostanu na Staré Město?

   yak se DO-sta-nu na STA-re MNYES-to

   How do I get to the Old Town?

   Usage

   Used to ask how to get to Prague's Old Town (Staré Město)

   Grammar Note

   "Staré Město" means "Old Town". "dostat se" is a reflexive verb meaning "to get to / reach"

8. Je tento autobus přímý?

   ye TEN-to AU-to-bus PRZHI-mee

   Is this bus direct?

   Usage

   Used to check if the bus goes directly to the destination without transfers

   Grammar Note

   "přímý" means direct. To ask about transfers: "Musím přestoupit?" (Do I need to transfer?)

9. Zavolejte mi taxi, prosím

   ZA-vo-ley-te mi TAK-si PRO-seem

   Please call me a taxi

   Usage

   Used to ask hotel staff or a local to call a taxi

   Grammar Note

   "mi" is the dative form of "já" (I). Bolt and Uber are also popular in Prague

10. Kde si mohu půjčit kolo?

    kde si MO-hu POOY-chit KO-lo

    Where can I rent a bicycle?

    Usage

    Used to find a bicycle rental in Prague or other Czech cities

    Grammar Note

    "půjčit si" is a reflexive verb meaning "to borrow for oneself". "si" marks the reflexive action

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