hezký víkend
[ˈɦɛskiː ˈviːkɛnt]word by word
In Czech, 'have a nice weekend' is expressed as hezký víkend.
This phrase is a polite expression used to wish someone a pleasant time during their weekend. In Czech, it is common to omit the verb 'to have' (mít) when giving this wish, making the noun phrase itself the complete expression.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'nice weekend' without the verb 'to have'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a simple, informal way to say 'Nice weekend!', you can use Hezký víkend! In informal situations, such as with friends or family, you can also say Užij si víkend! (Enjoy your weekend!) or Přeju ti hezký víkend. (I wish you a nice weekend.). For formal situations, you can use Mějte hezký víkend. (Have a nice weekend.) or Přeji Vám pěkný víkend. (I wish you a nice weekend.). Adding Přeji vám (I wish you) at the beginning of the expression makes it more formal and complete.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective hezký is in the masculine singular nominative form to match the masculine noun víkend.
Did you know?
- The word víkend is a direct loanword from English, unlike many other Czech words that have deep Slavic roots.
- Because Czech uses a complex system of cases, the form of hezký and víkend would change if you were to say 'I am looking forward to a nice weekend' instead of just wishing it.
Examples in context
- Hezký víkend!Have a nice weekend.This example shows how to use the phrase hezký víkend as a standalone wish.Tatoeba #11863139 by aldar, translation #21294 by CK
- Mějte hezký víkend!Have a nice weekend!
- Přeji vám hezký víkend.I wish you a nice weekend.
- Užijte si hezký víkend!Enjoy a nice weekend!
Example conversation
Jakub and Lucie are leaving the office on Friday.
- JakubKonečně je pátek. Hezký víkend, Lucie!Finally it is Friday. Have a nice weekend, Lucie!
- LucieDěkuji, Jakuby. Tobě také hezký víkend!Thank you, Jakub. Have a nice weekend too!
- JakubDíky. Uvidíme se v pondělí.Thanks. I'll see you on Monday.
- LucieAno, ahoj!Yes, bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hezký, víkend) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hezký, víkend, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
