Language/Czech/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion

Czech Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Czech learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on giving our opinion through the use of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Additionally, we will explore the use of the verb "myslet" (to think) and the phrase "podle mého názoru" (in my opinion).

Opinion Verbs

Opinion verbs are used to express personal feelings or judgments about a subject. They are one of the most common ways to give your opinion. Let's take a look at some common Czech opinion verbs:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
souhlasit	['soʊ.hla.sɪt]	to agree
nesouhlasit	[nɛ.'soʊh.la.sɪt]	to disagree
líbit se	['liː.bɪt sɛ]	to like
nelíbit se	[nɛ.'liː.bɪt sɛ]	to dislike
být spokojený	['biːt 'spo.ko.jɛ.niː]	to be satisfied
nebýt spokojený	[nɛ.'biːt 'spo.ko.jɛ.niː]	to be dissatisfied

Let's create a dialogue to see how these verbs are used in context:

• Person 1: Co si myslíš o téhle restauraci? (What do you think about this restaurant?)
• Person 2: Líbí se mi tady, všechno bylo velmi chutné. (I like it here, everything was very tasty.)

In the above dialogue, the opinion verb "líbit se" is used to express a positive opinion about the restaurant.

• Person 1: S názorem nesouhlasím. (I don't agree with the opinion.)
• Person 2: Proč ne? (Why not?)

In the above dialogue, the opinion verb "nesouhlasit" is used to express a disagreement with the opinion of the other person.

Opinion Adjectives

Opinion adjectives are used to describe a subject in a subjective way. They are a powerful tool to express your feelings or beliefs. Here are some common Czech opinion adjectives:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
dobrý	['do.briː]	good
špatný	['ʃpa.tniː]	bad
krásný	['kraːsniː]	beautiful
ošklivý	[oʃ.'kli.viː]	ugly
zajímavý	[za.'jiː.ma.viː]	interesting
nudný	['nud.niː]	boring

Let's create a dialogue to see how these adjectives are used in context:

• Person 1: Co si myslíš o této knize? (What do you think about this book?)
• Person 2: Je zajímavá a velmi poučná. (It's interesting and very informative.)

In the above dialogue, the opinion adjective "zajímavý" is used to express a positive opinion about the book.

• Person 1: Co si myslíš o této písničce? (What do you think about this song?)
• Person 2: Je velmi nudná, nemám ji rád. (It's very boring, I don't like it.)

In the above dialogue, the opinion adjective "nudný" is used to express a negative opinion about the song.

Opinion Adverbs

Opinion adverbs are used to modify an opinion verb or an adjective. They provide more specific information about the degree or intensity of your feeling. Here are some common Czech opinion adverbs:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
velmi	['vɛl.mi]	very
trochu	['tro.xu]	a little
poměrně	[po.'mɲɛr.nɛ]	quite
úplně	['uː.pl.nɛ]	completely

Let's create a dialogue to see how these adverbs are used in context:

• Person 1: Co si myslíš o této knize? (What do you think about this book?)
• Person 2: Je velmi zajímavá a velmi poučná. (It's very interesting and very informative.)

In the above dialogue, the opinion adverb "velmi" is used to emphasize the degree of the feeling.

• Person 1: Co si myslíš o této písničce? (What do you think about this song?)
• Person 2: Je trochu nudná, ale má zajímavý text. (It's a little boring, but it has an interesting lyrics.)

In the above dialogue, the opinion adverb "trochu" is used to express a mild or moderate feeling.

Myslet and Podle Mého Názoru

"Myslet" is a very common verb in Czech that can be used to express personal opinion. Here are some examples:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
Myslím, že...	[mɪs.liːm ʒɛ]	I think that...
Já si myslím, že...	[jaː siː mɪs.liːm ʒɛ]	I am of the opinion that...
Nechci se o tom bavit, ale myslím si, že...	[nɛx.tʃɪ sɛ o tom ba.vɪt a.lɛ mɪs.liːm si ʒɛ]	I don't want to talk about it, but I think that...

We can also use the phrase "podle mého názoru" (in my opinion) to indicate that we are expressing a personal belief. Let's create a dialogue to see them in action:

• Person 1: Co si myslíš o této politické straně? (What do you think about this political party?)
• Person 2: Podle mého názoru, její politický program je velmi neefektivní. (In my opinion, its political program is not very effective.)

In the above dialogue, the phrase "podle mého názoru" is used to indicate that Person 2 is expressing a personal belief.

Conclusion

Giving your opinion is an important skill to have when learning a new language. By using opinion verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, and the verb "myslet" and phrase "podle mého názoru," you can express your feelings and beliefs effectively in Czech. Remember to practice as much as possible, and don't forget to use Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Czech Grammar by using the Polyglot Club website.

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