tři
[ˈtr̝̊ɪ]
The English word "three" is translated into Czech as tři. Wiktionary also lists troje.
Meaning: cardinal number 3 (num)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tři | [ˈtr̝̊ɪ] (narrow) | |
| troje | [ˈtrojɛ] (narrow) | collective |
The word is used to denote the cardinal number 3.
Which one should you use?
The collective form troje is used when referring to a group of three people or things that are typically considered as a single unit or a set, such as troje děti (three children).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form tři is used with nouns in the nominative case for masculine and feminine inanimate nouns, or when counting items in a general sense.
Did you know?
- In some Czech dialects, the pronunciation of tři can vary slightly, but the distinctive 'ř' sound remains one of the hardest sounds for foreigners to master.
- In Czech culture, the number tři is often associated with folklore and fairy tales, where magical events frequently happen in threes.
- The word tři shares a common ancestor with the English word 'three' and the Greek 'treis', both tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European root.
Examples in context
- Máme jen tři dny.We only have three days.This sentence shows how to use tři to express a duration of days.Tatoeba #11591444 by Ergulis, translation #11591200 by shekitten
- Mám doma tři psy.I have three dogs at home.This sentence demonstrates using tři when counting animals.Tatoeba #12622702 by aldar, translation #6268040 by CK
- Dej mi tři minuty.Give me three minutes.This sentence illustrates using tři when requesting a specific number of minutes.Tatoeba #7888932 by Ergulis, translation #3151457 by CK
- 341 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tereza and Tomáš are ordering drinks at a café.
- TerezaDáme si tři kávy, prosím.We will have three coffees, please.
- TomášTo je v pořádku, Terezo.That is fine, Tereza.
- TerezaA k tomu tři kousky dortu.And three pieces of cake with that.
- TomášTo zní skvěle, Tomáš souhlasí.That sounds great, Tomáš agrees.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “three” translations and entries tři, troje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries troje, tři, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
