You’ve survived the řízek and the koláč but now comes the real challenge: Czech small talk. Learn which dinner topics are safe, which ones to avoid, and how to win your Czech family’s heart with humor (and good manners).

How do you say “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” in Czech without confusing everyone? Learn the real meanings behind přítel, kluk, partner, and muž or přítelkyně, holka, partnerka and žena to avoid an accidental friendzone in translation.

Czech learners often mix up můj and svůj but the difference can completely change the meaning. This guide shows you when to use each pronoun, why English speakers struggle, and how to avoid hilarious mistakes.

Czech verb mít is so much more than “to have.” From Mám hlad to Mám pravdu, it sneaks into everyday life in ways that surprise learners. Discover how this tiny verb expresses ownership, feelings, moods, and even truth.

In Czech, “to go” isn’t just one verb. You need to choose between jít, jet, chodit, jezdit. One wrong choice and suddenly you’re walking to Brno by train! This guide makes it crystal clear — with funny examples you won’t forget.

Why do Czechs sometimes stare at you with that “confused face”? It’s not about your accent, it’s about tiny grammar traps: cases, aspect, gender, and formality. In this article, I’ll show you the most common mistakes learners make and how to fix them.