samozřejmě
[ˈsamozr̝ɛjm̩ɲɛ]
The Czech phrase for 'of course' is samozřejmě.
Samozřejmě is used to indicate enthusiastic agreement. It can also be used more neutrally to mean 'naturally' or 'obviously' within a sentence.
Meaning: indicates enthusiastic agreement (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
Samozřejmě is an adverb and does not change its form based on gender, number or case. When using the phrase to introduce a subordinate clause (e.g., 'Of course that…'), it is frequently followed by the conjunction že.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, saying samozřejmě with a descending intonation can sound sarcastic or imply that the speaker finds the question foolish.
- The word samozřejmě is built from the prefix samo-, meaning 'self', and the adjective zřejmý, meaning 'obvious'. Literally, it translates to something being 'self-obvious'.
- While samozřejmě is common, using it too frequently in a professional setting can sometimes sound slightly condescending, as if you are telling the listener that the answer is too obvious to even ask.
Examples in context
- To je, samozřejmě, možné.It is possible, of course.This sentence shows how to use samozřejmě to state that something is possible.Tatoeba #4420518 by lovermann, translation #8389401 by Ergulis
- Samozřejmě, že to popírám.Of course, I'm denying it.This sentence uses samozřejmě to introduce a denial.Tatoeba #6816264 by Ergulis, translation #3823445 by CK
- Samozřejmě, že můžeš odejít.Of course, you can leave.This sentence demonstrates using samozřejmě to grant permission.Tatoeba #6822810 by Ergulis, translation #3823105 by CK
- Můžete mi prosím říct, kde se nachází nádraží? Samozřejmě! Nádraží je ve středu města.Can you please tell me where the train station is? Of course! The train station is in the city center.
- Mohl byste mi poskytnout ty informace? Bezpochyby! Odpověď na vaši otázku je tady.Could you provide me with that information? Of course! The answer to your question is here.
- Půjdeš na ten koncert se mnou? No jasně! Už se na něj těším.Will you go to the concert with me? Of course! I'm already looking forward to it.
- Můžeš mi pomoct s tím úkolem? Jo, jasně! Společně to zvládneme.Can you help me with that task? Of course! We'll handle it together.
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Example conversation
Tereza asks Lukáš for help with her luggage.
- TerezaMůžeš mi pomoct s těmito kufry?Can you help me with these suitcases?
- LukášSamozřejmě, ráda pomůžu!Of course, I'd be happy to help!
- TerezaDěkuji moc, Lukáši.Thank you very much, Lukáš.
- LukášNení to žádný problém.It is no problem at all.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry samozřejmě, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries samozřejmě, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
