Language, Prague

by orlikins
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The first time I went in May 1999, nobody really spoke good English,except in pricey restaurants and I had to speak German (Which is fine by me). When I came back in September 2000, most people had a pretty good command of Anglisky. So the moral of the story is, if you cant handle Czech accented consonants, dont worry :)

I saw some Russian signs around Prague's train & metro stations though, clearly dating back to Communist times... and the metro trains seem to be Moscow Metro rejects, but they still work! :)

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Updated By dogears

on July 30, 2005

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A language tape would be the best to help with pronouncing the slavic languages. :: Written language guides don't help with the pronunciation. And then there's the fact that "ano" means yes... :: See also - http://www.locallingo.com/countries/czech_republic/language/ and also - eurotravels' site on VT for more info.

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Updated By j-san

on August 26, 2002

(spelling has been Anglicized!!)

Dobry den = Good day

Nashledanou = Goodbye

Ahoy= hi/bye

Dekuyi = Thank you

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By Maccie

on September 8, 2002

Language can be a problem sometimes, especially with older people. Most Czechs older than 20 has some knowledge of Russian (since they learned it in school), but be aware that it is culturally sensitive due to the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia, and some people might be offended if you try it. Still, as a last resort and with some polite excuses, it could work.

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By NetSurfer

on August 26, 2002

Take the time to learn how to pronounce some basic words. Do not think you can guess at it based on the spelling. Czech is a difficult language to learn and is not pronounced the way it looks. If you learn the basics you will find the people notice it and respect you for it. You can listen to basic words on the web at http://www.locallingo.com/countries/czech_republic/language/

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	Language: Learn Czech

Updated By Nimier

on July 28, 2003

Czech is a difficult language. Czech people seem to know that and reward (like Italians- not like often in my homecountries France and Germany) if you try a little bit. As everywhere I try always to learn some words as sign of politeness (Please, Thank you , Hello - very simple : Ahoi, Good bye). But in Prague most people one meets speak English (much better than my Czech) and language is really not a barrier for the visit.

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	Language: Nobody speaks English.

Updated By roza_hr

on June 17, 2004

It was really hard to find people in Prague who understand English or German. Even young people working in international stores like Newyorker etc. can't seem to understand some basic phrases. So be prepared to this when you go there. Coming from Croatia I was lucky that my native language is somewhat similar to Czech so in many occasions I was better understood while speaking Croatian than English. This could be very annoying, especially if you need to explain or find out more complex information than just excuse me, thank you, goodbye etc.

If you need any information, always try your luck at the tourist office first...other places will probably be a waste of time.

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	Language: Czech is hard, but thank you is easy

By jglsongs

on July 29, 2004

It will take about a day or so to acclimate yourself to the language barrier....and it is one at that. Despite tons of Americans and Brits taking over the city, there will be times when English (or German, the next safe bet) will not be spoken.

Try to learn at least a couple of words in Czech - at the very least "do you speak English/German/..." and "thank you." This really goes a long way; just thinking about a city, which in a short period of time went from a semi-sheltered Communist city to a free tourist center to a new residential destination for many Americans and Western Europeans. It's enough to make one big collective head spin.

Prague still is going through some growing pains...and it's a lot easier to make the overwhelming rush of tourism for some locals a little less...overwhelming.

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	Language: the Chech language

By Hildeal

on December 16, 2005

To me as a Norwegian this language is almost impossible to learn, It's hard to pronounce the words correctly.

Some words like Dobriden (Good day) and the word for Thank(Dekuij) is usefull

a funny sentence without a single vocal is this "strc prst skrz krk" meaning stick your fingers in the trouth

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By Lucie

on July 26, 2006

ok...i totally understand how hard it might be for a foreigner over here sometimes....there will always be nice people and not very nice people....or even rude people....mostly the older generation won' t understand english much...but realize they had to learn russian when they were at school...they had no other choice...hopefully that period is over and most younger people now can speak at least some english.........wish u good luck....:)))) sometimes u will feel like retarded when trying to order st in a supermarket haha...very exciting no? come on!