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Czech Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Czech learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Czech vocabulary related to fruits. Czechs enjoy eating various fruits, such as apples, bananas, and oranges. By learning the Czech names for fruits, you can improve your communication skills and also enrich your cultural knowledge about Czech customs and cuisine.

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Vocabulary

Let's start with the basic vocabulary related to fruits in Czech:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
Jablko	['jä-bl-kō]	Apple
Hruška	['hru-sh-ka]	Pear
Banán	['bä-nän]	Banana
Ananas	['ä-nä-nas]	Pineapple
Jahoda	['ja-ho-da]	Strawberry
Malina	['ma-li-na]	Raspberry
Borůvka	[bō-rōf-ka]	Blueberry
Meruňka	[mär-üň-ka]	Apricot
Broskvě	[brō-sk-vj-ě]	Peach
Hrozno	['hroz-no]	Grapes
Kiwi	['kī-vē]	Kiwi
Mango	['mä-ngo]	Mango
Švestka	['sh-věs-tka]	Plum
Pomeranč	[pō-me-ränč]	Orange

Dialogue

Practice your fruit-related vocabulary with this short dialogue:

• Person 1: Mám chuť na jablko. (I feel like having an apple.)
• Person 2: Můžeme koupit hrušky místo toho. (We can buy pears instead.)
• Person 1: Jo, souhlasím. Také si dáme banány? (Yes, I agree. Shall we also get some bananas?)
• Person 2: Samozřejmě, a co ananas? (Sure, and what about pineapples?)
• Person 1: Hmm, radši ne. Nemám je moc ráda. (Hmm, better not. I don't really like them.)

Cultural information

Czech Republic is a country of fruit lovers. Apples are the most common fruit in Czech households, as they are easily accessible and relatively cheap. They are also used for making slivovitz, a traditional Czech fruit brandy. The Czech Republic produces a wide range of fruit, including cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, and strawberries. These fruits are often turned into jams, desserts, and other sweet treats.

If you travel to the Czech Republic in the summer, you can visit one of the many fruit orchards and pick your own fruit. This is a popular activity for families and friends, as it allows you to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors and taste freshly picked fruit.

Interesting facts

Did you know that the word "banana" in Czech is one of the shortest words with three syllables? The Czech word for "pineapple" is long and tricky to pronounce, making it a less common fruit among Czechs. Also, the Czech phrase "nemít na jablka" (literally "not to have apples") means "to have a financial problem," as apples are considered a basic and affordable food.

To learn more about Czech culture and language, check out the native speakers of Czech on Polyglot Club. You can also improve your Czech vocabulary by using the question forum or exploring the Vocabulary section of the wiki.

Sources

• Czech Essential Vocabulary About Fruits and Vegetables
• Czech lessons: Fruits
• Vocabulary: Fruit - Czech Time

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