škola
[ˈʃkola]feminine
The English phrase "school" is škola in Czech.
škola refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.
Meaning: an institution dedicated to teaching and learning (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word škola is feminine in Czech grammar. The plural form of škola is školy. When the noun is the direct object of a verb, such as in the phrase "I see the school", the form changes to školu. The form changes to škole when used with prepositions of location like v (in) or na (at/on), such as in v škole (in school).
Did you know?
- The word škola is a distant relative of the English word 'leisure'. This connection stems from the Ancient Greek term skholḗ, which originally meant 'leisure time' because it was the time available for intellectual pursuits.
- A common Czech idiom dát někomu školu means to teach someone a lesson or to outdo them in a specific skill, rather than providing formal education.
- If you are talking about a 'nursery school' or 'kindergarten' in Czech, you will often use the word mateřská instead of škola, which literally translates to 'motherly' or 'maternal'.
Examples in context
- Kde je ta škola?Where is the school?Tatoeba #9459950 by slampisko, translation #1054512 by Eldad
- To je naše škola.This is our school.Tatoeba #8169125 by Ergulis, translation #8312695 by Ergulis
- Kde je vaše škola?Where is your school?Tatoeba #9459860 by slampisko, translation #17283 by CK
- Návštěvníci jsou vítáni na otevřených dnech školy.Visitors are welcome during the school's open days.
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Example conversation
Jakub and Lucie are walking home from class.
- JakubJe ta škola dnes otevřená?Is the school open today?
- LucieAno, škola je otevřená do páté.Yes, the school is open until five.
- JakubMusím se vrátit do školy pro knihu.I have to go back to school for a book.
- LucieMůžu jít s tebou, Jakube.I can go with you, Jakub.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “school” translations and entries škola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries škola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
