idiot
[ˈɪdɪjot]masculine
The Czech word for idiot is idiot. Wiktionary also lists idiotka.
Meaning: person of low general intelligence (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| idiot | [ˈɪdɪjot] (narrow) | masculine |
| idiotka | feminine |
The term is used to describe a person of low general intelligence.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form idiot is used when referring to a male, while the feminine form idiotka is used specifically when referring to a female.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form idiot changes depending on its role in a sentence. It changes to idiota when it is the direct object of a verb, and it changes to idiotovi when used in the dative case, such as when saying you are giving something to the idiot.
Did you know?
- While idiot is common, Czechs often use the word tupák to describe someone who is 'dull' or slow to understand, which comes from the word tupý meaning 'blunt' as in a knife.
- The diminutive form idiotík changes the tone of the insult from pure aggression to something more patronizing, as if you are mocking the person for being 'small' or insignificant.
- In Czech, you can call someone an idiot by using the word vůl, which literally means 'ox'.
Examples in context
- Tom je užitečný idiot.Tom is a useful idiot.This sentence shows the use of the masculine form idiot.Tatoeba #9016599 by Ergulis, translation #7059527 by Adelpa
- Marcus nazval rozhodčí idiotem.Marcus called the referee an idiot.This sentence demonstrates how the word functions as a direct object.Tatoeba #11448481 by AstronautKangaroo, translation #9476282 by sundown
- Netušil jsem, že je takový idiot.I didn't know that he is such an idiot.This sentence uses the masculine form idiot to describe a person.Tatoeba #8092233 by Ergulis, translation #8092239 by Ergulis
- Nemůžu uvěřit, jak je ten týpek blbec!I can't believe how much of an idiot that guy is!
- Ten vodič je úplný hlupák, jak mohl udělat takovou chybu?That driver is a complete fool, how could he make such a mistake?
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jan and Kateřina are discussing a rude person they saw at a party.
- JanTen chlap na té párty byl totální idiot.That guy at the party was a total idiot.
- KateřinaAno, Jan, byl velmi nepříjemný.Yes, Jan, he was very unpleasant.
- JanJak mohl být takový idiot?How could he be such an idiot?
- KateřinaNěkdy lidé prostě nemají slušnost.Sometimes people simply have no manners.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “idiot” translations and entries idiot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
