jizdní kolo
neuter
The English word bicycle is translated into Czech as jizdní kolo. Wiktionary also lists kolo and bicykl.
Meaning: vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kolo | [ˈkolo] (narrow) | neuter |
| jizdní kolo | neuter | |
| bicykl | [ˈbɪt͡sɪkl̩] (narrow) | masculine |
All three Czech terms refer to a bicycle as a vehicle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jizdní kolo literally means riding wheel.
Which one should you use?
jizdní kolo is the full term, while kolo is the most common way to say 'bicycle' in everyday speech. bicykl is a more formal or technical term compared to the common kolo.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The informal term for bicycle in Czech is kolo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word kolo is a neuter noun. Its plural form is kola. The term bicykl is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a wheel of cheese or a circle, you will use the exact same word kolo as you do for a bicycle.
- While kolo is the standard term, Czech enthusiasts sometimes use the loanword bajk for mountain bikes to distinguish them from city bicycles.
- In a sporting context, kolo does not just mean a vehicle. It is also the word used to describe a 'lap' around a track or a 'round' in a boxing match.
Examples in context
- Tom má nové kolo.Tom has a new bicycle.This sentence is useful for showing how to use kolo to state possession.Tatoeba #8468431 by lovermann, translation #6440325 by CK
- Půjč mi své kolo.Lend me your bicycle.This sentence is useful for using kolo in a request to borrow something.Tatoeba #9923216 by aldar, translation #70610 by CK
- Jeho kolo je modré.His bicycle is blue.This sentence is useful for using kolo to describe a color.Tatoeba #8661271 by aldar, translation #386701 by Mouseneb
- Prosím, kde je nejbližší obchod s jízdními koly?Excuse me, where is the nearest bicycle shop?
- Mnoho lidí si v rámci ochrany životního prostředí koupilo jízdní kola.Many people bought bicycles as part of environmental protection.
- Minulý víkend jsme se projeli na kolech po okolí.Last weekend, we went for a ride on our bicycles around the countryside.
- 48 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomáš and Jana are talking about their weekend plans.
- TomášChceš zítra jet na jizdní kolo?Do you want to go for a bicycle ride tomorrow?
- JanaAno, ale moje jizdní kolo je rozbité.Yes, but my bicycle is broken.
- TomášMůžu ti půjčit své jizdní kolo.I can lend you my bicycle.
- JanaTo je od tebe moc milé, Tomáši.That is very kind of you, Tomáš.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bicycle” translations and entries kolo, bicykl, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
