Tschechische Republik
/ˌtʃɛçɪʃeʁepuˈbliːk/feminine
The English phrase "Czech Republic" is translated into German as Tschechische Republik. Wiktionary also lists Tschechien and Tschechei.
Meaning: country in Central Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tschechische Republik | /ˌtʃɛçɪʃeʁepuˈbliːk/ | feminine |
| Tschechien | /ˈt͡ʃɛçi̯ən/ | neuter |
| Tschechei | /t͡ʃɛˈçaɪ̯/ | feminine, rare |
This term refers to the country located in Central Europe.
Which one should you use?
Tschechien is the common, shorter name used in everyday conversation. In contrast, Tschechische Republik is the formal political name.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Tschechische Republik is the standard and most formal way to refer to the country. Tschechei is an older, dated term that is rarely used in modern German.
How does it change in a sentence?
The formal name Tschechische Republik is feminine and requires the definite article die when used in a sentence. When using the short form Tschechien with the preposition in to indicate location, the phrase remains in Tschechien because it is a neuter noun that does not require an article in this context.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌtʃɛçɪʃeʁepuˈbliːk/
Did you know?
- The dated term Tschechei likely emerged as a back-formation from Tschechoslowakei to mirror the ending of Slowakei.
- The suffix -ei in the obsolete word Tschechei is a rare naming convention shared with only a few other regions like Türkei and Lombardei.
- The suffix -ien used in Tschechien follows a common German pattern for naming foreign lands, such as in Italien or Brasilien.
Examples in context
- In Tschechien ist Bier billiger als Wasser.Beer is cheaper than water in the Czech Republic.This sentence uses Tschechien to discuss the cost of beer and water.Tatoeba #6000148 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5999597 by Hybrid
- In Tschechien gibt es eine Stadt namens Loket, was "Ellenbogen" bedeutet.There's a town in the Czech Republic called Loket, which means "elbow".This sentence uses Tschechien to mention a town named Loket.Tatoeba #874508 by Espi, translation #8268965 by sundown
- Die Tschechische Republik trat 1999 der NATO und 2004 der Europäischen Union bei.The Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.This sentence uses Tschechische Republik to describe the country joining NATO and the European Union.Tatoeba #13053260 by Waldelfe, translation #8904802 by The_World_Factbook
- Ich war letztes Jahr in der Tschechischen Republik.I was in the Czech Republic last year.
- Die Wirtschaft der Republik Tschechien wächst stetig.The economy of the Czech Republic is growing steadily.
- In der Tschechei gibt es wunderschöne Landschaften.There are beautiful landscapes in Czechia.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans over coffee.
- HannahMöchtest du in die Tschechische Republik reisen?Would you like to travel to the Czech Republic?
- MaximilianJa, ich liebe die Natur dort sehr.Yes, I love the nature there very much.
- HannahDann sollten wir bald einen Trip planen.Then we should plan a trip soon.
- MaximilianDas ist eine gute Idee, Hannah.That is a good idea, Hannah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “czech republic” translations and entries Tschechische Republik, Tschechien, Tschechei, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Republik, Tschechei, Tschechien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
