brzké uzdravení
The Czech phrase for 'get well soon' is brzké uzdravení.
brzké uzdravení is used to express the hope that someone recovers from an illness or injury. Although it is technically a noun phrase meaning 'quick recovery', it is often used as a standalone expression equivalent to the English 'get well soon'.
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase brzké uzdravení literally translates to 'quick healing'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
brzké uzdravení is a standard, polite way to express well wishes and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, often used in cards or messages.
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the noun phrase brzké uzdravení into a full sentence, you can say přeji ti brzké uzdravení (informal) or přeji vám brzké uzdravení (formal).
Did you know?
- In very informal settings, such as a text to a close friend, you might skip the formal noun phrase entirely and simply say Drž se!, which translates to 'Hold on!' or 'Hang in there!'
- The word uzdravení is closely related to zdraví, which means both 'health' and 'greeting'. This is why many Czech greetings are fundamentally wishes for the other person's health.
- In Czech culture, it is traditional to bring a small bouquet of flowers or a chocolate gift when visiting someone in the hospital to accompany the wish of brzké uzdravení.
Examples in context
- Doufám, že se rychle zotavíš.I hope you recover quickly.
- Přeji ti brzké uzdravení.I wish you a speedy recovery.
- Přeji vám brzké uzdravení a hodně sil.I wish you a speedy recovery and much strength.
Example conversation
Tereza is calling Jakub to check on him while he is sick.
- TerezaJakube, jak se dnes cítíš?Jakub, how are you feeling today?
- JakubTrochu lépe, ale pořád mě bolí hlava.A bit better, but my head still hurts.
- TerezaTak ti přeji brzké uzdravení.Then I wish you a speedy recovery.
- JakubDíky moc, Terezo.Thanks a lot, Tereza.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get well soon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
