měsíc
[ˈmɲɛsiːt͡s]
The English word 'moon' is translated into Czech as měsíc.
The word měsíc is used to refer to the natural satellite of the planet Earth. It is also the word used to mean 'a month'.
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Which one should you use?
While měsíc is the common noun for both 'the moon' and 'a month', the capitalized form Měsíc refers specifically to the name of the sole natural satellite of the Earth.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of měsíc is měsíce, which can mean either 'moons' or 'months' depending on the context.
Did you know?
- Czech has a specific word for the crescent moon, rohatý měsíc, which literally translates to 'horned moon'.
- The word měsíček is a diminutive form of měsíc. Czech speakers use it to make the moon sound smaller, cuter, or more affectionate, often in lullabies.
- The Czech word měsíc shares a common ancestor with the English word 'moon', both tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European root describing the lunar cycle.
Examples in context
- Psi vyli na měsíc.The dogs were howling at the moon.This sentence shows how to use měsíc when describing dogs howling.Tatoeba #8537718 by Ergulis, translation #65927 by CK
- Měsíc svítí v noci.The moon shines at night.This sentence illustrates how to use měsíc regarding the moon shining at night.Tatoeba #5057496 by aldar, translation #238837 by AutoBot
- Chci letět na Měsíc.I want to go to the moon.This sentence demonstrates the use of Měsíc when referring to traveling to the moon.Tatoeba #10013413 by aldar, translation #1256131 by stb
- Prosím, podívejte se na ten krásný měsíc na obloze.Please, have a look at that beautiful moon in the sky.
- Dívejme se společně na ten malý, ale jasný měsíček.Let's gaze at the small but bright moon together.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jana and Lukáš are looking at the night sky.
- JanaPodívej se, ten měsíc je dnes krásný.Look, the moon is beautiful today.
- LukášMáš pravdu, je skoro úplný.You are right, it is almost full.
- JanaVidíš na něm nějaké krátery?Do you see any craters on it?
- LukášAno, měsíc vypadá teď velmi jasně.Yes, the moon looks very bright now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moon” translations and entries měsíc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries měsíc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
