ošklivý
[ˈoʃklɪviː]
The English word 'ugly' can be translated into Czech as ošklivý. If unsure, use ošklivý. Wiktionary also lists škaredý.
Meaning: displeasing to the eye, not aesthetically pleasing (adj)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA |
|---|---|
| ošklivý | [ˈoʃklɪviː] (narrow) |
| škaredý | [ˈʃkarɛdiː] (narrow) |
The word is used to describe something or someone that is displeasing to the eye or not aesthetically pleasing. In a colloquial context, the term brzydýlko can be used endearingly to refer to someone who is mildly or playfully ugly.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ošklivý must change its ending depending on the noun it describes. Use ošklivá when describing a feminine noun, ošklivé for a neuter noun and oškliví when describing masculine animate nouns in the plural.
Did you know?
- The word škaredý is often used to describe the weather, škaredé počasí, which means the weather is 'gloomy' or 'gray' rather than aesthetically displeasing.
- The word škaredý is often used in the phrase dělat škaredé tváře, which literally means 'to make ugly faces' but is the standard way to say 'to pout' or 'to grimace'.
- While ošklivý is standard, the word brzydký is a regionalism used in certain Czech dialects, heavily influenced by the Polish word brzydki.
Examples in context
- Vím, že jsem ošklivý.I know that I am ugly.This sentence is useful for expressing self-awareness about being ugly using ošklivý.Tatoeba #8804167 by Ergulis, translation #9723797 by Ergulis
- Tom je dost ošklivý, že?Tom is pretty ugly, isn't he?This sentence is useful for asking for confirmation about Tom being ugly using ošklivý.Tatoeba #8463799 by Ergulis, translation #3416790 by CK
- Myslíš, že jsem ošklivý?Do you think I'm ugly?This sentence is useful for asking someone else's opinion on being ugly using ošklivý.Tatoeba #10025255 by Ergulis, translation #953230 by CK
- Ošklivý mužUgly man
- Ošklivá ženaUgly woman
- Ošklivé dítěUgly child
- Ošklivá dívkaUgly girl
- Ošklivé autoUgly car
- Ošklivý pes štěkal nahlas.The ugly dog barked loudly.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukáš and Jana are looking at an old, weathered building.
- LukášTento dům je opravdu ošklivý.This building is really ugly.
- JanaAno, je to ošklivá budova.Yes, it is an ugly building.
- LukášMěl by ho zbourat.They should demolish it.
- JanaSouhlasím, vypadá hrozně.I agree, it looks terrible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ugly” translations and entries ošklivý, škaredý, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
