rajče
[ˈrajt͡ʃɛ]neuter
The English word 'tomato' is rajče in Czech. Wiktionary also lists rajské jablíčko.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rajče | [ˈrajt͡ʃɛ] (narrow) | neuter |
| rajské jablíčko | [rajskɛː jabliːt͡ʃko] (narrow) | neuter |
Both provided forms refer to the fruit known as a tomato.
What does it mean word for word?
The alternative term rajské jablíčko literally translates to 'royal little apple'.
Which one should you use?
rajče is the standard, common word for tomato. In contrast, rajské jablíčko is a more descriptive, slightly more formal or poetic term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word rajče is a neuter noun, and its plural form is rajčata.
Did you know?
- The word rajčata is used to describe tomatoes, but the singular diminutive rajčátko can also be used as an affectionate term for a small child.
- The word rajče is derived from ráj, which means 'paradise'.
- While rajče is a neuter noun, its plural form rajčata follows a pattern often used for young animals or children.
Examples in context
- Tom rozmačkal to rajče.Tom squashed the tomato.This sentence is useful for seeing the use of rajče in a sentence about squashing something.Tatoeba #13917795 by Ergulis, translation #13917798 by Ergulis
- Byl jsem rudý jako rajče.I was red as a tomato.This sentence shows how rajče is used in a simile to describe being red.Tatoeba #12321032 by aldar, translation #4977077 by jayrod84
- Lilek, mrkev, rajče.Eggplant, carrot, tomato.This sentence provides a simple list of vegetables including rajče.Tatoeba #12246684 by aldar, translation #2206706 by FeuDRenais2
- Mohu si dát polévku s rajčaty?Can I have a soup with tomatoes?
- Uvařila jsem mou oblíbenou omáčku z rajčat.I cooked my favorite tomato sauce.
- Dáte mi trochu rajčatové šťávy?Could you give me some tomato juice?
- Prosím, můžete mi poskytnout recept na rajčatový salát?Can you provide me with a recipe for tomato salad?
- Mám rád rajčata.I like tomatoes.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jana and Jakub are preparing a light lunch in the kitchen.
- JanaJakube, máš už to rajče?Jakub, do you have that tomato yet?
- JakubAno, právě jsem ho krájel.Yes, I was just cutting it.
- JanaSkvělé, to rajče bude do salátu.Great, that tomato will go into the salad.
- JakubDobře, připravím i zbytek zeleniny.Okay, I will prepare the rest of the vegetables too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomato” translations and entries rajče, rajské jablíčko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jablíčko, rajče, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
