Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tschechisch | [ˈtʃɛçɪʃ] (narrow) | neuter |
| Böhmisch | /ˈbøːmɪʃ/ | dated, neuter |
Tschechisch is a neuter noun used to refer to the Czech language. If you want to describe someone or something related to the Czech country, people, culture or language, you can use the adjective tschechisch or böhmisch. To refer to a person, use the nouns Tscheche for a man or Tschechin for a woman.
Which one should you use?
Tschechisch is the noun for the language. Böhmisch is a dated term for the language. When using the word as an adjective rather than a noun, it is written in lowercase as tschechisch.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun for the language, Tschechisch, is always capitalized. However, when used as an adjective, such as in the phrase "tschechische Studentin", it is written in lowercase unless it is the first word in a sentence.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the language name Tschechisch to refer to a person. Instead, use Tscheche for a male Czech national and Tschechin for a female Czech national.
Did you know?
- While tschechisch is the modern adjective, böhmisch is still used today to describe specific traditional crafts and artistic styles from the Bohemian forest.
- The term Böhmisch specifically ties the language to the historical Kingdom of Bohemia, reflecting a geopolitical identity that predates the modern nation of Czechia.
- German strictly separates the word for the language Tschechisch from the word for a person Tscheche, unlike English which uses 'Czech' for both.
Examples in context
- Tschechisch ist mein Hobby.Czech is my hobby.This sentence shows how to use Tschechisch as a subject.Tatoeba #12506209 by Waldelfe, translation #9778784 by Ergulis
- Wo hast du so gut Tschechisch gelernt?Where did you learn Czech so well?This sentence demonstrates the use of Tschechisch as a direct object.Tatoeba #2730430 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #871503 by shekitten
- Maria ist eine tschechische Studentin.Maria is a Czech student.This sentence shows the adjective form tschechisch used to describe a student.Tatoeba #13595994 by Waldelfe, translation #13036090 by Adelpa
- Ich traf einen freundlichen TschechenI met a friendly Czech
- Die Tschechin spricht fließend DeutschThe Czech woman speaks fluent German
- Ich treffe nächste Woche einen Tschechen in Berlin.I am meeting a Czech man in Berlin next week.
- Meine Nachbarin ist eine freundliche Tschechin.My neighbor is a friendly Czech woman.
- Lass uns dieses Wochenende zu unseren lieben Tschechen fahren!Let's go visit our dear Czech friends this weekend!
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their language studies at a café.
- MaximilianHannah, lernst du jetzt auch Tschechisch?Hannah, are you learning Czech now too?
- HannahJa, Tschechisch finde ich sehr interessant.Yes, I find Czech very interesting.
- MaximilianIst Tschechisch schwer zu lernen?Is Czech difficult to learn?
- HannahEs ist eine Herausforderung, aber es macht Spaß.It is a challenge, but it is fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “czech” translations and entries Tschechisch, Böhmisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Böhmisch, böhmisch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
