pták
[ˈptaːk]masculine
The English word "bird" is pták in Czech.
The word refers to the animal kingdom of birds.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Which one should you use?
You can use Ptáček as an informal diminutive and affectionate form of pták used for small or cute birds.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pták is ptáci. The form changes to ptáka when the bird is the direct object of a sentence, such as in Vidím ptáka (I see a bird).
Did you know?
- The word pták is also used as a common colloquial euphemism for the penis.
- If someone is described as being z ptáčí hlavy, it implies they are behaving in a scattered, flighty, or slightly foolish manner, much like a bird's erratic movements.
- A ptáček is not only a small bird, but also the name of a traditional Czech pastry shaped like a little bird.
Examples in context
- Pták je na nebi.The bird is in the sky.This sentence is useful for describing the location of a pták.Tatoeba #3840299 by lipao, translation #3812934 by muriloricci
- Husa je vodní pták.A goose is a water bird.This sentence shows how pták is used to categorize a goose as a type of bird.Tatoeba #4098085 by lipao, translation #63700 by Zifre
- Kéž bych byl ptákem.I wish I was a bird.This sentence demonstrates the use of the word in a wishful context.Tatoeba #10017161 by Ergulis, translation #10017160 by maaster
- Ten malý ptáček zpívá tak sladce!The little bird sings so sweetly!
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucie and Lukáš are sitting in a park.
- LuciePodívej, ten pták je moc krásný.Look, that bird is very beautiful.
- LukášAno, má zelené peří.Yes, it has green feathers.
- LucieJe to nějaký exotický pták?Is it some kind of exotic bird?
- LukášMyslím, že je to obyčejný pták z parku.I think it is just an ordinary park bird.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bird” translations and entries pták, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
