šťastný nový rok
[ˈʃcastniː ˈnoviː ˈrok]word by word
šťastný nový rok is the Czech way to say Happy New Year.
šťastný nový rok is a straightforward and commonly used way to wish someone a Happy New Year. If you want to wish someone a successful year ahead instead, you can say Přeji Vám úspěšný rok!
Meaning: Happy New Year (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of šťastný (happy), nový (new) and rok (year).
Did you know?
- While šťastný nový rok is the standard greeting, Czechs often avoid wishing it before the clock strikes midnight on December 31, as doing so is traditionally considered bad luck.
- The word rok for 'year' is a cognate of the English word 'wheel', as both stem from an ancient root describing a cycle or a turning motion.
- To bring luck for the nový rok, many Czechs place a small piece of silver or a coin in their pocket or wallet before the year begins.
Examples in context
- Šťastný Nový rok!Happy New Year!This example shows how to use the phrase šťastný nový rok as a standalone greeting.Tatoeba #3489626 by nueby, translation #361350 by blay_paul
- Doufám, že mi přinese hodně radosti a úspěchů. Přeji ti šťastný Nový rok!I hope it brings me lots of joy and achievements. Happy New Year to you!
- Myslím, že se zaměřím na odpočinek a relaxaci po náročném roce. Hezký Nový rok!I think I will focus on rest and relaxation after a challenging year. Happy New Year!
- Šťastný nový rok všem!Happy New Year to everyone!
Example conversation
Two friends are greeting each other via phone on January 1st.
- LukášAhoj Terezo, šťastný nový rok!Hi Tereza, happy new year!
- TerezaDěkuji, Lukáši, tobě také!Thank you, Lukáš, to you too!
- LukášMáš nějaké plány na dnešek?Do you have any plans for today?
- TerezaJenom odpočívám doma.Just resting at home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy new year” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (šťastný, nový, rok) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
