Česko
[ˈt͡ʃɛsko]neuter
Czechia in Czech is Česko.
Česko is the name for the country in Europe.
Meaning: country in Europe (name)
Which one should you use?
While Česko is the standard name, Česká republika is a longer way to refer to the country.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Česko is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- The transition to 'Czechia' as the English short-form was a strategic 2016 request to the UN to stop the inconsistent use of 'the Czech Republic' as both a long and short name.
- The name Česko contains a root shared with the Proto-Slavic word for 'human', suggesting the country's name is etymologically tied to the concept of a person.
- Czechs often use Česko in casual conversation, but you will see Česká republika on all official documents, passports and government signs.
Examples in context
- Holanďané rádi navštěvují Česko.Dutch people like visiting Czechia.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Česko when describing people visiting the country.Tatoeba #8098604 by Ergulis, translation #8098606 by Ergulis
- Česko je krásná země.Czechia is a beautiful country.
- Vždycky jsem chtěl navštívit Českou republiku.I have always wanted to visit the Czech Republic.
- Kde si koupím suvenýry z Čech?Where can I buy souvenirs from Czechia?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “czechia” translations and entries Česko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Česko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
