hodně štěstí!
[ˈɦodɲɛ ˈʃcɛsciː]word by word
hodně štěstí! is the Czech way to say good luck.
hodně štěstí! is used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide encouragement. While it is a general wish for luck, it is often used for specific upcoming challenges like exams or competitions.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hodně (much/a lot) and štěstí (luck/happiness).
Related words
Did you know?
- While hodně štěstí! is the standard wish, Czechs often use the phrase držím palce (I am holding thumbs) to show encouragement. This is the Czech equivalent of the English 'fingers crossed'.
- The word štěstí comes from a root meaning 'a piece' or 'a part'. This stems from an ancient belief that luck is a fixed 'portion' of destiny assigned to a person.
- The word hodně comes from the adjective hodný, which in modern Czech means 'kind' or 'good-natured'.
Examples in context
- Hodně štěstí!Good luck!Tatoeba #3505833 by nueby, translation #429220 by Clavain
- Jistě. Hodně štěstí!Sure. Good luck!Tatoeba #3505841 by nueby, translation #4431177 by Vortarulo
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hodně, štěstí) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hodně, štěstí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
