ráno
[ˈraːno]neuter
The English phrase "morning" is translated into Czech as ráno or dopoledne.
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ráno | [ˈraːno] (narrow) | neuter |
| dopoledne | [ˈdopolɛdnɛ] (narrow) | neuter |
Both words describe the period of the day between dawn and midday. Ráno is the common way to refer to the early part of the day, whereas dopoledne refers specifically to the forenoon period.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the specific time of day you wish to describe. Ráno typically refers to the early morning, often from dawn until around 9 or 10 AM. In contrast, dopoledne refers to the late morning or forenoon, covering the period from roughly 9 AM until midday.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use ráno as an adverb to mean "in the morning", the form remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- Using dopoledne in a greeting is rare because Czechs typically use the general dobrý den regardless of whether it is 8 AM or 11 AM.
- The word dopoledne literally means 'until noon' because it combines the prefix do meaning 'to' or 'until' and poledne meaning 'midday'.
- The word for midday poledne comes from the roots pol meaning 'half' and den meaning 'day'.
Examples in context
- Ráno mi volal Tom.Tom called me in the morning.This sentence shows how to use ráno to indicate when an action occurred.Tatoeba #11068005 by Ergulis, translation #11068007 by Ergulis
- Ráno je mysl svěží.In the morning the mind is fresh.This sentence illustrates the use of ráno in a general statement about the time of day.Tatoeba #11741744 by Ergulis, translation #11741742 by Nuel
- Čekali jsme na ráno.We waited for morning.This sentence demonstrates using ráno to indicate waiting for a specific time.Tatoeba #9577864 by Ergulis, translation #9577797 by Adelpa
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Example conversation
Two people are talking in a kitchen while drinking coffee.
- JanaDobré ráno, Tomáši.Good morning, Tomáš.
- TomášDobré ráno, Jano.Good morning, Jana.
- JanaMáš už dnes ráno kafe?Do you have coffee this morning already?
- TomášAno, právě jsem si ho udělal.Yes, I just made some.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morning” translations and entries ráno, dopoledne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dopoledne, ráno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
