Wine & Spirits

1. Mohu vidět vinný lístek?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Opening phrase at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "Mohu" is a polite way to ask permission

2. Můžete doporučit místní víno?

   Can you recommend a local wine?

   Usage

   When wanting to try local wine

   Grammar Note

   "Můžete" is the polite "you" form

3. Dám si červené / bílé / růžové / šumivé víno.

   I'd like red / white / rosé / sparkling wine.

   Usage

   When ordering wine

   Grammar Note

   "Dám si" literally means "I'll have" used for ordering

4. Sklenku / láhev prosím.

   A glass / a bottle, please.

   Usage

   When specifying quantity

   Grammar Note

   Nouns take accusative case after ordering

5. Co se hodí k tomuto jídlu?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Asking about food pairing

   Grammar Note

   "hodit se" means to suit or match

6. Jaký je obsah alkoholu?

   What is the alcohol content?

   Usage

   Checking alcohol percentage before drinking

   Grammar Note

   "alkoholu" is the genitive form

7. Toto víno je suché / ovocné / hladké.

   This wine is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Expressing tasting notes

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives in neuter form to agree with "víno"

8. Chtěl/a bych ochutnat místní pivo nebo slivovici.

   I'd like to try local beer or slivovitz.

   Usage

   When wanting to try Czech local spirits

   Grammar Note

   "Chtěl" for males, "Chtěla" for females

9. Chtěl/a bych degustaci vín.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   At a winery or wine bar

   Grammar Note

   Accusative case marks the direct object

10. Nabízíte ochutnávky / vzorky?

    Do you offer flights / samples?

    Usage

    When wanting to taste multiple varieties in small amounts

    Grammar Note

    "Nabízíte" is polite "do you offer"

11. Prosím ne příliš sladké.

    Not too sweet, please.

    Usage

    Specifying sweetness preference

    Grammar Note

    "příliš" is an adverb meaning excessively

12. Jaké je domácí víno?

    What's the house wine?

    Usage

    When looking for a budget-friendly option

    Grammar Note

    "domácí" is a soft-declension adjective (the nominative form is the same for all genders)

13. Z jakého regionu je toto víno?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Asking about the wine's region of origin

    Grammar Note

    "Z" + genitive means "from"

14. Na zdraví!

    Cheers!

    Usage

    When toasting

    Grammar Note

    "Na" + accusative expresses "to (one's health)"

15. Je toto víno vychlazené?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    When ordering white or rosé wine

    Grammar Note

    Past participle used as adjective

16. Máte nealkoholické možnosti?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    For non-drinkers

    Grammar Note

    "ne-" is a negation prefix

17. Mohu navštívit vinný sklep?

    Can I visit the wine cellar?

    Usage

    When asking for a winery tour

    Grammar Note

    "navštívit" is a perfective verb (single visit)

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