Going on the vacation to the capital of Czech Republic one might think – Do people speak English in Prague? It is hard enough to find a person all over the world who doesn’t know at least one English word. The most common of them are: Hi/Hello, Thank you, Sorry/Excuse me, Please.
But even nowadays many countries are not completely adopted for an English speaking tourist. Do you consider Czechia to be one of them? Is the situation of the language level is the same, as it was 10 years ago? Well, let’s begin and get to know do people speak English in Prague.
Will you find people who speak English in Prague?
For this attractive European destination the answer is obvious. You can buy, order, explain, ask or answer in English at tourists spots easy enough. But if you want to get more unforgettable experience, you’d better learn some words locals speak.
What are the things to point out?
Most restaurants, tourist places, souvenir shops, pubs in the old town hire staff with good English level. They try to show their hospitality on many languages, in particular they speak English. On the other hand, it varies. Once you’ve decided to discover some hidden parts outer tourist zone – keep your translator ready.
You may face a lot of language problems at food spots if there is no English menu. Czech is one of the Slavic languages. This fact makes it pretty unclear for English speaking tourists. For example, beer is pivo, potatoes – brambory, bread – chléb, soup – polévka, stew – guláš, and so on. These are just a tip of the iceberg. Czech cuisine is a must to try in all possible ways.
If pronouncing is not the worst part, understanding it is definitely the one. Do not be afraid to gesticulate.
Moreover, it is becoming more popular to take one day trips and go farther. There are lots of no less amazing locations situated but almost all roads do not have signs on english. Do not forget to download some offline maps or buy a map in your language.
Do people speak English in Prague?
When Czech Republic consisted in Soviet Union, the second obligatory language was Russian. But times have changed and now it is mostly English. People under 25 years will understand you and show the way, maybe give you some pieces of advice. Unfortunately, most police officers will not grasp it so easily.
Now it’s clear that if you want to “go out”, keep your translator ready and be prepared for some ridiculous situations. But if you are in the heart of the town – yes. So, do people speak English? – Tourists zones are really english speaking.
Helpful phrases
- Do you speak English? – Mluvite anglicky? (mluveete anglitsky?)
- Yes – Ano (ano)
- No – Ne (neh)
- Thank You – Dekuji (dyekuyi)
- Excuse me – S dovolenim (s dovolenyeem)
- Good morning, evening, night – Dobre rano (dobreh rahno); Dobry vecer (dobree vecher); Dobrou noc (dobrow nots)
- Good-bye – Na shledanou (nas-khledanow)
- Hello – Dobry’ den (dobree den)
- Where is – Kde je (kde ye)
- Currency exchange – Smenarna (smnyenahrna)
- Bathroom – Toaleta, Zachod (toaleta, zahkod)
- Men – Muzi, Pani (muzhi, pahnyi)
- Women – Zeny, Damy (zheny, dahmy)
- One beer, please – Jedno pivo prosim (yedno pivo proseem)
- Waitress! – Slecno! (slechno)
- The check, please! – Platit, prosim (platyit proseem.)
- How much does it cost? – Kolik to stoji (kolik to stoyee)
It is not a secret that only a local person can open up the spirit of Prague in full
If you are the one who want to take all and do not settle for less – book our guide tour in Prague. Do not miss the chance to live like local and see this wonderful town from all angles. Moreover, our guides speak English and will help you to learn some Czech words to impress friends or family!
