KÁMO: The Czech Word That Took Over the Streets (and the Internet)
Kámo is one of the most common words you’ll hear in modern Czech conversations. It means “friend,” but it works more like “dude” or “bro” a casual, emotional, all-purpose way to address someone. In this article, you’ll learn what kámo really means, how Czechs use it in real life, and when you absolutely shouldn’t say it.
Chlebíčky: The Czech Party “Sandwich” That’s Basically a Law on New Year’s Eve
Chlebíčky are the Czech open-faced sandwiches that appear at every party and especially on Silvestr. Learn what they are, when Czechs eat them, how to order them, what vocabulary you need, and how to make them at home
Cukroví: Why Czech Families Bake 12 Types of Christmas Cookies “Just to Keep It Simple”
Discover why Czech families bake a shocking number of Christmas cookies — usually twelve kinds, “just to keep it simple.” A funny deep dive into the sugar-powered madness called cukroví.
Czech “Strange” Traditions: The Mysterious Baby Who Brings Christmas Presents
Meet Ježíšek, the invisible baby who somehow delivers all Christmas presents with no sleigh, no reindeer, and no explanation. A funny guide to the most mysteriously adorable holiday tradition in Czechia.
Czech Stoicism: Why Czechs Don’t Smile (and Why You’ll Love Them Anyway)
Why do Czechs look so serious all the time? Don’t worry. They’re not mad at you. It’s just Czech stoicism: the art of being calmly realistic, quietly sarcastic, and deeply genuine. Learn why Czechs don’t do small talk, why their friendships last forever, and how to smile less but mean it more.
How Many Rohlíky Make You Czech?
Ever seen a Czech walking down the street with a plastic bag full of bread rolls? It’s not a joke. It’s daily reality. The legendary rohlík is the quiet hero of Czech life: eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and possibly at 2 AM after a few beers. Let’s talk about why Czechs can’t live without it.
What You Can (and Absolutely Shouldn’t) Talk About at a Czech Family Dinner
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).