Všechno nejlepší k svátku
The Czech phrase for "happy name day" is Všechno nejlepší k svátku.
Všechno nejlepší k svátku is the standard and most common way to wish someone a happy name day in Czech.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "All the best for [your] name day".
Did you know?
- In some Czech families, the person celebrating their svátek is traditionally exempted from certain household chores for the day.
- If you are celebrating a name day in a restaurant or bar, it is a common custom for the person celebrating to offer a round of drinks to their companions.
- If a person has multiple names, they can choose which svátek to celebrate, or celebrate several throughout the year.
Examples in context
- Všechno nejlepší k svátku, paní Nováková!All the best on your name day, Mrs. Nováková!
- Všechno nejlepší k svátku, Martine!All the best on your name day, Martin!
- Všechno nejlepší k svátku, Petře!Happy name day, Petr!
- Chci ti říct všechno nejlepší k svátku.I want to wish you a happy name day.
- Všechno nejlepší k svátku všem oslaveným!Happy name day to everyone celebrating!
Example conversation
Lucie calls Jakub to congratulate him on his name day.
- LucieAhoj Jakube, všechno nejlepší k svátku!Hi Jakub, happy name day!
- JakubDěkuji moc, Lucie, to je od tebe milé.Thank you very much, Lucie, that is kind of you.
- LucieMáš dnes nějaký plán?Do you have any plans today?
- JakubJen oslava s rodinou.Just a celebration with family.
