Language/Czech/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Czech learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn animal vocabulary in Czech. Knowing the names of different animals will help you communicate better in everyday life situations. It will also help you appreciate the Czech culture and traditions. So, let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Months of the Year, Shapes, Maps & Shopping.
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
Domestic animals are those that are commonly kept as pets or for agricultural purposes. Here are some examples:
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Pes | pɛs | Dog |
| Kočka | kɔt͡ʃka | Cat |
| Kráva | kraːva | Cow |
| Koza | kɔza | Goat |
| Vepř | vɛpɾ̩̝̊ | Pig |
| Ovce | ɔvt͡sɛ | Sheep |
- Person 1: Máš doma zvíře? (Do you have a pet?)
- Person 2: Ano, mám psa. Jmenuje se Bary. (Yes, I have a dog. His name is Bary.)
Wildlife[edit | edit source]
Czech Republic is home to many different species of animals. Some of these animals can be seen in the countryside, while others are found in national parks and zoos. Here are some examples:
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Liška | lɪʃka | Fox |
| Jelen | jɛlɛn | Deer |
| Medvěd | mɛdvjɛt | Bear |
| Vydra | vɪdra | Otter |
| Rys | rɪs | Lynx |
| Kuna lesní | kuna lɛsniː | Pine marten |
- Person 1: Viděl jsi někdy liska na venkově? (Have you ever seen a fox in the countryside?)
- Person 2: Ano, viděl jsem jednou lišku, když jsem šel na procházku. (Yes, I saw a fox once when I went for a walk.)
Insects[edit | edit source]
Insects are found everywhere in the world and play an essential role in our ecosystem. Here are some common insects found in Czech Republic:
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Včela | vtʃɛla | Bee |
| Mravenec | mɾavɛnɛt͡s | Ant |
| Motýl | motiːl | Butterfly |
| Kobylka | kobɪlka | Grasshopper |
| Chroust | xroust | Beetle |
| Vosa | vɔsa | Wasp |
- Person 1: Baví tě pozorovat hmyz? (Do you enjoy observing insects?)
- Person 2: Ano, obzvláště se mi líbí barevní motýli. (Yes, I especially like colorful butterflies.)
Sea Creatures[edit | edit source]
Czech Republic is a landlocked country, but it is still interesting to learn about sea creatures. Here are some common sea creatures:
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ráček | raːtʃɛk | Crab |
| Mořská hvězdice | moːr̝skaː hvjɛzdit͡se | Starfish |
| Chobotnice | xobotnɪt͡sɛ | Octopus |
| Kreveta | krɛvɛta | Shrimp |
| Žralok | ʒralɔk | Shark |
| Okoun mořský | okoun moːr̝skiː | Sea bass |
- Person 1: Máš rád mořské plody? (Do you like seafood?)
- Person 2: Ano, mám rád krevety a okouna. (Yes, I like shrimps and seabass.)
I hope you enjoyed learning animal vocabulary in Czech. To improve your Czech Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Videos[edit | edit source]
Animals Among Us (Czech Phrases Made Easy) - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Guess the animal with Eliška - Czech for TOTAL BEGINNERS ...[edit | edit source]
Intensive Czech course 110: Animal - animals (plural) - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Birthday
- Shopping
- Family
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Drinks
- Days of the Week
- Maps
- City
- Useful phrases
- Ordinal Numbers in Czech
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Welcome to the Wild: Animal Names in Czech
- Czech Language/Animals - Wikiversity
- Animal Names in Czech | Pinhok Languages