Summary of Common English-Czech Vocabulary

## Introduction This study guide helps you learn common English nouns and phrases with their Czech translations. It is designed for self-study and focused practice. Use the examples and exercises to remember word meanings and typical contexts. ### How to use this material 1. Read each English word or phrase and its Czech translation. 2. Study the example sentences to see real-world use. 3. Review the grouped lists and the short exercises at the end. > Tip: Repeat aloud and make your own sentences to reinforce memory. ## Basic vocabulary with translations and examples Below are the target words grouped by theme. Each entry includes the English word, the Czech translation, a brief definition, and an example sentence. ### Offers, requests and transactions | English | Czech | Definition | Example | |---|---|---|---| | an offer | nabídku | A proposal to give or do something | He made me an offer I couldn't refuse. — Udělal mi nabídku, které jsem nemohl odmítnout. | | an order (of food) | objednávku (jídla) | A request for food in a restaurant | We placed an order of food at noon. — V poledne jsme zadali objednávku (jídla). | | an offer (repeat) | nabídku | Same as above | See above | > Definition: an offer — a proposal or willingness to give or do something ### Descriptions, speech and communication | English | Czech | Definition | Example | |---|---|---|---| | a description | popis | A spoken or written account of something | Please give a description of the item. — Dejte prosím popis předmětu. | | a speech | projev | A formal talk given to an audience | She gave a moving speech. — Pronesla dojemný projev. | | a phone call | telefonát | A call made using a telephone | I got a phone call from my friend. — Dostala jsem telefonát od kamaráda. | | a suggestion | návrh | An idea offered for consideration | He made a suggestion about the schedule. — Navrhl změnu rozvrhu. | > Definition: a speech — a formal talk delivered to listeners ### Feelings, behavior and mistakes | English | Czech | Definition | Example | |---|---|---|---| | a fuss | rozruch, cavyky (remcat) | Unnecessary excitement or complaints | Stop making a fuss about it. — Přestaň z toho dělat rozruch. | | a habit of... | zvyk (něco dělat) | A regular behavior or practice | I have a habit of reading before bed. — Mám zvyk číst před spaním. | | a mistake | chybu | An incorrect action or judgment | Everyone makes a mistake sometimes. — Každý někdy udělá chybu. | > Definition: a habit — a repeated behavior that becomes automatic ### Home, travel and events | English | Czech | Definition | Example | |---|---|---|---| | a home | domov | The place where someone lives | After work I go home. — Po práci jdu domů. | | a journey / a trip | cestu / výlet | Travel from one place to another | We enjoyed the journey through the mountains. — Užili jsme si cestu přes hory. | | a breakfast | snídani | The first meal of the day | I had cereal for breakfast. — Dal jsem si cereálie ke snídani. | > Definition: a journey — traveling from one place to another, short or long ### Decisions and planning | English | Czech | Definition | Example | |---|---|---|---| | a choice | volbu, výběr | An option selected among others | You have a choice between tea and coffee. — Máš volbu mezi čajem a kávou. | | a decision | rozhodnutí | A conclusion reached after consideration | She made the decision to move. — Rozhodla se přestěhovat. | | arrangements | přípravy, opatření | Plans made for an event or task | We made arrangements for the meeting. — Udělali jsme přípravy na schůzku. | | a promise | slib | A commitment to do or not do something | He gave his promise to help. — Dal slib, že pomůže. | | a New Year resolution | novoroční předsevzetí | A promise to yourself to change something in the new year | My New Year resolution is to exercise more. — Moje novoroční předsevzetí je více cvičit. | > Definition: a decision — a choice made after thinking about options ### Social relations and legal | En