studený
[ˈstudɛniː]
The English word 'cold' (adjective) is translated into Czech as studený. Wiktionary also lists chladný.
Meaning: having a low temperature (adj)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA |
|---|---|
| studený | [ˈstudɛniː] (narrow) |
| chladný | [ˈxladniː] (narrow) |
Both studený and chladný are used to describe things that have a low temperature.
Which one should you use?
Use studený for objects or things that are physically cold to the touch, such as a drink or a room.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective studený must change its ending based on the gender of the noun it describes: use studená for feminine nouns, such as studená voda (cold water) and studené for neuter nouns, such as studené pivo (cold beer).
When do people say it?
If you want to politely ask someone if they feel cold, you can use the phrase Máte zimu?
Did you know?
- If you want to say you are 'cold' (feeling the temperature), you do not say Já jsem studený, but rather Mám zimu, which literally translates to 'I have winter'.
- The word studený shares a common Proto-Slavic root with the Czech word studna, which means 'well' or 'water well'.
- If you tell a Czech person 'Já jsem studený', you are not saying you feel cold, but rather that your body is physically cold to the touch, like a piece of ice.
Examples in context
- Byl to chladný den.It was a cold day.This sentence shows the use of chladný to describe a day.Tatoeba #7981911 by Ergulis, translation #4999999 by CK
- Tento nápoj je studený.This drink is cold.This sentence shows the use of studený to describe a drink.Tatoeba #12918734 by Ergulis, translation #12918728 by araneo
- Pokoj byl tmavý a studený.The room was dark and cold.This sentence shows the use of studený to describe a room.Tatoeba #4541480 by aldar, translation #3622877 by karloelkebekio
- Dnes je tu hodně mrazuThere is a lot of cold today.
- Nechtěla jsem tě vyhodit do mrazuI didn't want to throw you into the cold.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukáš and Jana are in the kitchen.
- LukášMáš už ten studený džus?Do you have that cold juice already?
- JanaAno, je v lednici.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- LukášDíky, já ho teď vypiji.Thanks, I will drink it now.
- JanaDej si i led.Put some ice in it too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cold” translations and entries studený, chladný, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
