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Můj vs. Svůj: The Czech Pronoun Trap You Didn’t See Coming
Mistakes in Czech, Czech pronouns Anna Mrazkova 9/27/25 Mistakes in Czech, Czech pronouns Anna Mrazkova 9/27/25

Můj vs. Svůj: The Czech Pronoun Trap You Didn’t See Coming

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.

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Verb MÍT: More Than Just “To Have”
Czech verbs Anna Mrazkova 9/24/25 Czech verbs Anna Mrazkova 9/24/25

Verb MÍT: More Than Just “To Have”

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.

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Why Czech People Look Confused When You Speak (And How to Fix It)
Mistakes in Czech, Czech cases Anna Mrazkova 9/18/25 Mistakes in Czech, Czech cases Anna Mrazkova 9/18/25

Why Czech People Look Confused When You Speak (And How to Fix It)

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.

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Don’t Just Point at the Menu: How to Order Coffee in Czech
Czech vocabulary, Czech culture Anna Mrazkova 9/13/25 Czech vocabulary, Czech culture Anna Mrazkova 9/13/25

Don’t Just Point at the Menu: How to Order Coffee in Czech

Ever wondered how to order coffee in Czech without sounding like a confused tourist? From polite greetings to tricky grammar endings, here are the top mistakes learners make in Czech cafés and how to avoid them.

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Czech Grammar Wants to Know Your Gender (Every. Single. Time.)
Czech verbs Anna Mrazkova 9/7/25 Czech verbs Anna Mrazkova 9/7/25

Czech Grammar Wants to Know Your Gender (Every. Single. Time.)

Czech grammar doesn’t just care what you say it cares who you are. In this article, you’ll learn why men say byl and women say byla, how to avoid hilarious mix-ups with rád/ráda, and why even your beer has a gender.

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Top Awkward Mistakes Learners Make with Ty and Vy
Formal vs. Informal Czech Anna Mrazkova 8/24/25 Formal vs. Informal Czech Anna Mrazkova 8/24/25

Top Awkward Mistakes Learners Make with Ty and Vy

Czech can trip you up in funny ways — especially with ty and vy. One wrong choice and suddenly you sound too formal with a friend or too casual with your boss. In this post, we’ll laugh through the most common mistakes foreigners make and show you how to nail Czech politeness without breaking a sweat.

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