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Language History
Czech routes back to Old Church Slavonic that was introduced in the 9th century by Byzantine missionaries, Cyril and Methodius. As seen by texts that go back to the late 13 th century, the Czech language eventually developed in the region. German soon enveloped the area following the Hussite wars which saw a decline in written Czech. German was spoken amongst the elite while Czech was used by citizens in the countryside. Later in the 18th century, there were ‘deliberate attempts’ to reignite the Czech language and soon enough, it gained momentum in education and public life. However, WWII saw German become the official language in the region, but after the war, Czech once again returned as the mother tongue, lasting until this very day.
Where is Czech Spoken?
According to Czechtourism, Czech is spoken by over 10 million people around the world.
Czech is the official language of the Czech Republic. It is also commonly spoken in other countries around the world such as Austria, Bosnia, Croatia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.
FACT
Did you know the word ‘thai’ means ‘free’ in the Thai language?
Did you know
There are four main dialects in the Czech Republic which are separated according to geographic location. E.g. the most common is the “Common Czech,” which is spoken in many places in the country, particularly in Bohemia.
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“Czech is a relative of Polish, Slovak and the Sorbian languages”
False Friends in Czech and English
| Czech | Translation | Wrong Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| šéf | boss | chef |
| dres | outfit, strip | dress |
| pudink | custard | pudding |
| smokink(g) | Dinner jacket | smoking |
False Friends in Czech and English
| Czech | English |
|---|---|
| Dobrý den | Hello |
| Děkuji | Thank you |
| Promiňte | Excuse me |
| Jak se máte? | How are you? |
Population vs. Internet Penetration
Population
10,708,981
Internet users
9,323,428
Penetration
87.1%
FACT
Long vowels: á, é, í, ó, ú/ů, ý\nSoftening vowel: ě\nSoft consonants: ď, ť, ň, ž, š, č, ř
Czech Translation Tips
- Unlike the English language which uses multiple words to express meaning, one word is often sufficient in the Czech language.
- Some Czech words don’t have any vowels. Generally, consonants can act as vowels in the Czech language.
- Czech has three grammatical genders: Masculine (M), Feminine (F), and Neuter (N).
- Days of the week are not capitalised in Czech.
- Czechs have their own names for months, which have their own meanings. E.g. “květen” (May) comes from “květ”, meaning “flower”.
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