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Essential phrases for everyday situations, categorized by their function in conversation.

Klidně. To je dobrý.

Go ahead.

Permission

Může se…? (infinitive)

Is it allowed......?

Permission

Rád bych poděkoval… (Komu? Čemu?)

I want to thank.....

Gratitude

To není možný.

That is impossible (that can’t be).

Surprise and Disbelief

Jak dlouho jste tady?

How long have you been here?

Asking For And Reporting Information

Poslyš.

Listen.

Attracting Attention

To je moc dobré.

That is very good.

Compliments

Pardon.

Excuse me.

Attracting Attention

Z toho vyplývá, že…

That means…(from that follows)

Deduction

Odkud jste?

Where are you from?

Asking For And Reporting Information

Opravdu.

Honestly.

Persuading and Insisting

To snad není pravda.

I can't believe it.

Surprise and Disbelief

Je to moc hezké.

That’s very pretty.

Compliments

Co máte v úmyslu?

What is your intention?

Intention

Myslím, že ne.

I don’t think so.

Certainty - Uncertainty

Jak se dostanu do….?

How do I go to........?

Directions and Location

Můžu…?

Can I ......?

Permission

Těžko.

Hardly.

Certainty - Uncertainty

Jste spokojený?

Are you satisfied?

Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction

Nudím se.

I’m bored.

Complaining

Nerozuměl(a) jsem.

I didn’t understand.

Asking for Repetition

Jsi si jistý?

Are you sure about that?

Certainty - Uncertainty

Kde bydlí …?

Where does … live?

Directions and Location

Myslím to vážně.

I mean it.

Intention

Potom…

Then....

Instructing

To je tvoje vina.

It’s your fault.!

Accusing

Děkuju.

Thank you.

Gratitude

To je v pořádku.

Don’t mind about it.

Offering to Help

Nesouhlasím.

I do not agree.

Agreement and Disagreement

Slyšel jste, že.....?

Have you heard about........?

Asking For And Reporting Information

Je to v pořádku?

Is that okay?

Asking for Suggestions and Offering Suggestions

Všechno nejlepší.

All the best.

Congratulations

Pochybuju.

I doubt.

Certainty - Uncertainty

Vadilo by, kdyby…?

Does it matter......?

Permission

Promiňte.

Excuse me.

Apologizing

Děkuju mockrát.

Thank you very much.

Appreciation

To je mi líto.

I’m sorry.

Sympathizing

Je to jistý?

Is it certain?

Certainty - Uncertainty

Podívej se.

Look here.

Persuading and Insisting

Možná, že …

Maybe .... (Perhaps....)

Asking for Suggestions and Offering Suggestions

Nevíte náhodou?

Do you happen to know?

Asking For And Reporting Information

Máte pravdu.

You are right.

Agreement and Disagreement

Asi.

Probably.

Certainty - Uncertainty

To je jedno.

I don’t mind (care).

Indifference

Asi tomu nebudete věřit, ale…

You won’t believe it, but…

Introducing Statements

Co si myslíte o…?

What do you think of......?

Likes - Dislikes

To nesnáším.

I hate that.

Complaining

Nesnáším…

I hate…

Likes - Dislikes

To záleží na vás.

It’s up to you.

Indifference

Jdeme!

Let’s go.

Asking for Suggestions and Offering Suggestions

Nesouhlasím s....

I disagree with ......

Agreement and Disagreement

Já jsem to neudělal.

It wasn’t me.

Denying and Admitting

Co byste ještě chtěl vědět?

What else would you like to know?

Asking for and Reporting Additional Information

Je asi…

S/he’s about......

Describing

Potřebujete pomoct.

Can I help you?

Offering to Help

To stačí.

That’s enough.

Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction

Nechutná mi to.

I don’t like it. (food)

Complaining

Nejdřív…

First...,

Instructing

Nakonec…

Lastly.....

Instructing

Rozumím.

Now I get it.

Checking and Indicating Understanding

Ve skutečnosti.

In fact / in reality / as a matter of fact

Asking for and Reporting Additional Information

To jsi udělala moc dobře.

You’ve done very well.

Appreciation

Děláte si legraci?

You are kidding!

Surprise and Disbelief

Je jeden/jedna z......

S/he’s one of.......

Describing

Rozhodl(a) jsem se, že…

I’ve decided to.....

Intention

Škoda.

What a pity.

Sympathizing

Slibuju, že…

I promise to....

Promising

Nemám moc rád…

I don’t really like......

Likes - Dislikes

Popíráte, že …?

Do you deny that.....?

Accusing

Popírám, že…

I deny that....

Denying and Admitting

Pardon.

I'm sorry.

Apologizing

Ještě jsem se nerozhodl.

I haven’t decided yet.

Intention

Já nerad(a).

I didn't mean to

Apologizing

Jak to víte?

How do you know that?

Asking For And Reporting Information

Nevím, kde bych začal.

I don’t know where to begin.

Introducing Statements

Já jsem…

I am....

Asking For And Reporting Information

Opravdu.

Truly, honestly.

Promising

Hele.

Look.

Attracting Attention

Mně je to jedno.

It makes no difference to me.

Indifference

Nevím.

I don’t know.

Certainty - Uncertainty

Jestli chcete.

If you want.

Permission

Co jste říkal(a)?

What did you say?

Asking for Repetition

Údajně…

Allegedly…

Conjecture

Tak vidíš…

You see.....

Accusing

Dovolte mi, abych… (past tense)

Let me take this opportunity......

Gratitude

Co jsi ještě slyšel?

What else have you heard?

Asking for and Reporting Additional Information

Poslouchej.

Listen!

Persuading and Insisting

Co navrhujete?

Do you have any suggestions?

Asking for Suggestions and Offering Suggestions

Kde pracujete?

What do you do?

Asking For And Reporting Information

Opakujte prosím.

Repeat please, I didn’t hear.

Asking for Repetition

Nezklamu vás.

I won’t let you down.

Promising

Podle mého názoru…

In my opinion.......

Introducing Statements

Gratuluji.

Congratulations for.....

Congratulations

To je hrozný.

It’s awful.

Complaining

Jak je to daleko?

How far is it?

Directions and Location

Doufám, že …

I hope…

Expressing Hope

Není zač.

You’re welcome.

Gratitude

Ukažte, já vám pomůžu.

Let me help you.

Offering to Help

Asi ano.

I guess so/I think so.

Permission

Mohli bychom …

We can ..... (We could)...

Asking for Suggestions and Offering Suggestions

Souhlasím.

I agree.

Agreement and Disagreement

Promiňte.

Excuse me.

Attracting Attention

Fakt?

No kidding!

Surprise and Disbelief

To záleží na vás.

Whatever you decide.

Indifference

Rozumíte?

Do you understand?

Checking and Indicating Understanding

Mám pro vás novinku.

I have news for you.

Introducing Statements

To znamená, že…

That means …

Deduction

No to je něco.

That’s something

Compliments

Jsem unavený.

I'm tired.

Complaining

Co máte nejradši?

What do you like most?

Likes - Dislikes

Nezapomněl jste …?

Did you remember to......?

Remembering And Forgetting

Děkuju.

Thanks.

Appreciation

Chtěl bych vám něco říct.

I would like to tell you something.

Introducing Statements

Připouštím, že…

I admit that...

Denying and Admitting

Zapomněl jsem.

I forgot.

Remembering And Forgetting

To musí být…

It must be …

Deduction

Podle mě…

I am of the view that....

Asking for Suggestions and Offering Suggestions

Prý…

I hear…

Conjecture

Věřím, že …

I believe…

Expressing Hope

Database contains 119 functional phrases.