Tschechien
/ˈt͡ʃɛçi̯ən/neuter
Czechia in German is Tschechien. Wiktionary also lists rarely Tschechei.
Meaning: country in Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tschechien | /ˈt͡ʃɛçi̯ən/ | neuter |
| rarely Tschechei | feminine |
Tschechien is the name of the country located in Europe.
How does it change in a sentence?
Tschechien is a neuter noun. The informal form Die Tschechei is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃɛçi̯ən/
Did you know?
- While Tschechien is the standard name, using Die Tschechei in a formal setting can be perceived as derisive or belittling toward the country.
- The word Tschechei may have been created as a 'back-formation' from the longer historical name 'Tschechoslowakei'.
- The suffix -ien in Tschechien is a common German ending for countries, shared with Italien and Brasilien.
Examples in context
- Schüler in Tschechien müssen keine Schuluniform tragen.Schoolchildren in Czechia don't have to wear a school uniform.This sentence is useful for seeing how to mention school requirements in Tschechien.Tatoeba #8208536 by MisterTrouser, translation #8193417 by Ergulis
- Prag ist die Hauptstadt von Tschechien.Prague is the capital of Czechia.This sentence is useful for stating the capital of Tschechien.Tatoeba #2639376 by Olya, translation #12782118 by Adelpa
- Tschechien, ein Land mit einer reichen Geschichte und Kultur, ist immer eine Reise wert.Czechia, a country with a rich history and culture, is always worth a trip.
- Ich war letzten Sommer in der Tschechei, es war fantastisch!I was in Czechia last summer, it was fantastic!
- Die Tschechei ist bekannt für ihre Pilsner-Biere.Czechia is known for its Pilsner beers.
- Nächstes Wochenende fahre ich nach Tschechia, um meine Familie zu besuchen.Next weekend I am going to Czechia to visit my family.
- Ich möchte gerne nach Tschechien reisen.I would like to travel to Czechia.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their summer holiday plans in a cafe.
- LukasPlanst du einen Urlaub in Tschechien?Are you planning a holiday in Czechia?
- SarahJa, ich fliege im Sommer dorthin.Yes, I am flying there in the summer.
- LukasDas klingt nach einer tollen Reise.That sounds like a great trip.
- SarahDanke, ich freue mich sehr darauf.Thanks, I am really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “czechia” translations and entries Tschechien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tschechei, Tschechien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
