krásný
[ˈkraːsniː]
The English word beautiful is translated into Czech as krásný. Wiktionary also lists sličný.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| krásný | [ˈkraːsniː] (narrow) | |
| sličný | [ˈslɪt͡ʃniː] (narrow) | literary |
Krásný is a common word used to describe both people and things. For more specific nuances, you might use pěkný to mean nice or pretty, překrásný for gorgeous or exquisite or nádherný to emphasize magnificence or splendor.
Which one should you use?
krásný is the standard form, while sličný is a literary alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use krásná for feminine nouns, krásné for neuter nouns and krásní for masculine plural nouns. The genitive plural form is krásných.
Did you know?
- The word krásný shares a common root with the Russian word for 'red', krasnyy. In early Slavic languages, the idea of 'redness' was closely linked to the idea of beauty.
- The literary term sličný contains the root word líce, which means 'cheek'. To call someone sličný is to suggest they have beautiful cheeks.
- In Czech, describing a person as krásný is often reserved for much more profound beauty than the English 'beautiful' might imply in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Je to krásný meč.It's a beautiful sword.This sentence shows how to use krásný to describe a sword.Tatoeba #4421477 by zebrozebry, translation #3820404 by CK
- Ten hrad je krásný.The castle is beautiful.This sentence shows how to use krásný to describe a castle.Tatoeba #3592366 by nueby, translation #415540 by blay_paul
- Je to krásný jazyk.It is a beautiful language.This sentence shows how to use krásný to describe a language.Tatoeba #6560587 by lovermann, translation #5179059 by RobinvanderVliet
- Vaše prezentace byla krásnáYour presentation was beautiful.
- Viděl jsem překrásnou sochu v muzeuI saw a gorgeous sculpture at the museum.
- Ulicí procházela nádherná dámaA magnificent lady was walking down the street.
- Ta fotka je fakt krásnáThis photo is really beautiful.
- Byli jsme na nádherné plážiWe were at a stunning beach.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomáš and Jana are walking in a park.
- JanaPodívej se na ten krásný květ.Look at that beautiful flower.
- TomášAno, je opravdu krásný.Yes, it is truly beautiful.
- JanaTento park je dnes krásný.This park is beautiful today.
- TomášMáš pravdu, Jana.You are right, Jana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations and entries krásný, sličný, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries krásný, sličný, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
