Language/Czech/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Czech learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on expanding our Czech vocabulary related to clothes. Whether you're going shopping for new threads or just need some help describing your outfit to someone, having these words in your back pocket will be extremely helpful.
Don't forget that the best way to learn a language is to practice speaking with native speakers. You can find them on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions about Czech.
Let's get started! 😎
Basic Clothing[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic clothing items:
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tričko | /trɪtʃkɔ/ | T-shirt |
| rifle | /rɪflɛ/ | Jeans |
| košile | /kɔʃɪlɛ/ | Shirt |
| nohavice | /nohavɪtsɛ/ | Pants |
| šaty | /ʃatɪ/ | Dress |
| sukne | /sʊknɛ/ | Skirt |
Now let's practice using some of these in context:
- Person 1: Mám na sobě tričko. (I am wearing a T-shirt.)
- Person 2: A já rifle. (And I'm wearing jeans.)
- Person 1: Fajn vypadáš! (You look great!)
Shoes and Accessories[edit | edit source]
Now let's move on to some shoes and accessories:
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| boty | /bɔtɪ/ | Shoes |
| tenisky | /tɛnɪskɪ/ | Sneakers |
| kšiltovka | /kʃɪltɔfka/ | Baseball cap |
| šperky | /ʃpɛrkɪ/ | Jewelry |
| hodinky | /hɔdɪnkɪ/ | Watch |
| kabelka | /kabɛlka/ | Purse |
Here's a dialogue where we use some of these:
- Person 1: Mám moje nové tenisky. (I have my new sneakers.)
- Person 2: A já mám svou oblíbenou kšiltovku. (And I have my favorite baseball cap.)
- Person 1: Ty šperky jsou velmi hezké. (Those jewelry pieces are very nice.)
- Person 2: Diky, to jsou moje oblíbené hodinky. (Thanks, those are my favorite watch.)
Outerwear[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's look at some outerwear:
| Czech | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kabát | /kabaːt/ | Coat |
| bunda | /bunda/ | Jacket |
| šála | /ʃaːla/ | Scarf |
| rukavice | /rukavɪtsɛ/ | Gloves |
| čepice | /tʃɛpɪtʃɛ/ | Hat |
Now let's tie it all together in a conversation:
- Person 1: Dnes venku hustě sněží. (It's heavily snowing outside today.)
- Person 2: Dobře, vezmu si můj kabát. Potřebuju taky rukavice a čepici. (Okay, I'll wear my coat. I also need gloves and a hat.)
- Person 1: Určitě šálu taky, aby ti nebyla zima. (Definitely wear a scarf, too, so you're not cold.)
- Person 2: Díky za radu. (Thanks for the advice.)
Congratulations, you just expanded your Czech vocabulary related to clothes! Don't forget to practice speaking with native speakers on Polyglot Club.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Family
- Airport
- Time
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Education
- Jobs
- Things
- Health
- Quantity
- How to say Good Bye?
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Czech Essential Vocabulary About Clothes
- Clothes names in Czech and English | Clothes in Czech - Learn Entry