opilý
[ˈopɪliː]masculine
The English word drunk is translated into Czech as opilý.
The adjective opilý is used to describe someone who is intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol.
Meaning: intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, opilý must agree in gender and number with the person it describes. Use opilá for a woman, opilé for a neuter noun such as a child (dítě) and opilí for a group of men or a mixed-gender group.
Did you know?
- While opilý is the standard term, Czechs often use the slang term mrtvý (dead) to describe someone who is extremely intoxicated. It is a common hyperbole used in social settings.
- The word opilý comes from the verb opít, which literally means 'to drink someone full' or 'to drink someone to satiety'.
- There is a specific word, opojení, which describes a state of being 'drunk' on something non-alcoholic, like the smell of a flower or a sudden feeling of euphoria.
Examples in context
- Nejsem až tak opilý.I'm not all that drunk.This sentence is useful for expressing that one is not particularly drunk using opilý.Tatoeba #8468072 by lovermann, translation #1096428 by CK
- Tenhle muž je opilý.This man is drunk.This sentence is useful for stating that a man is drunk using opilý.Tatoeba #10307957 by aldar, translation #463342 by lukaszpp
- Tom byl totálně opilý.Tom was totally drunk.This sentence is useful for describing a state of total intoxication using opilý.Tatoeba #8582892 by Ergulis, translation #8582890 by CK
- Viděl jsem Petra včera večer. Byl úplně fetovaný!I saw Petr yesterday evening. He was completely wasted!
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomáš and Jana are at a party.
- TomášPodívej se na něj, je už opilý.Look at him, he is already drunk.
- JanaTo je pravda, skoro nemůže stát.That's true, he can hardly stand.
- TomášMyslím, že je až příliš opilý.I think he is far too drunk.
- JanaMěli bychom mu dát trochu vody.We should give him some water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drunk” translations and entries opilý, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries opilý, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
