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.

Zpoždění 10 minut — the phrase that unites everyone from Prague to Ostrava. In Czechia, ten minutes can mean anything from “almost on time” to “we’ll see tomorrow.” Learn how to decode Czech train delays and take them with the calm confidence of a true local.