Hezké svátky!
Hezké svátky! is the Czech way to say happy holidays.
Hezké svátky! is a general greeting used during various holiday seasons, similar to the English phrase 'happy holidays'. Other ways to express holiday wishes include Veselé svátky, which is a common and general way to say Happy Holidays, Radostné svátky for joyful holidays or Příjemné svátky for pleasant holidays.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective hezké (nice/lovely) and the noun svátky (holidays).
Which one should you use?
While Hezké svátky! is a general holiday greeting, Veselé Vánoce! is the specific greeting used for Christmas.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Hezké svátky!, the adjective hezké is in the non-masculine plural form to agree with the plural noun svátky.
Did you know?
- A Czech speaker might use the singular form hezký svátek to celebrate a 'name day'. In the Czech Republic, these designated calendar name days are often as important as birthdays.
- While English uses 'happy' to describe the feeling of the holiday, the Czech hezké actually means 'beautiful' or 'pretty'. This means you are literally wishing someone 'beautiful holidays' rather than 'happy' ones.
- While Hezké svátky! is a general wish, Czechs often specifically wish for 'plenty of presents' using the phrase hodně dárků, which is considered just as essential as wishing someone a happy holiday.
Examples in context
- Hezké svátky!Happy holidays!
Example conversation
Jana and Lukáš are saying goodbye before the winter break.
- JanaAhoj Lukáši, hezké svátky!Bye Lukáš, happy holidays!
- LukášDíky, Tobě také hezké svátky!Thanks, happy holidays to you too!
- JanaUvidíme se po Novém roce.I will see you after the New Year.
- LukášAno, měj se hezky!Yes, have a good time!
