How to Say “Vienna” in Czech

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Vídeň
[ˈviːdɛɲ]feminine
Vídeň is the Czech name for the English phrase Vienna.
Vídeň is the name used to refer to the capital of Austria.
Meaning: capital of Austria (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word is a feminine noun.

Did you know?

  • The Czech word Vídeň is a cognate of the German word Wien. Both derive from a Celtic word meaning 'white water' or 'river'.
  • In the Czech Republic, the phrase vídeňský párek describes a specific type of frankfurter, meaning the word for 'Vienna' has become a culinary standard for a specific sausage shape and taste.
  • Because of the long history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, some older Czech speakers still use German names for the districts within Vídeň while speaking Czech.

Examples in context

  • Vídeň je hlavní město Rakouska.
    Vienna is the capital of Austria.
    This sentence is useful for stating that Vídeň is the capital of Austria.
    Tatoeba #3547369 by nueby, translation #2639411 by Olya
  • Vídeň je krásné město.
    Vienna is a beautiful city.

Example conversation

Two friends are discussing their next vacation trip.

  1. Kateřina

    Kam pojeduš na dovolenou, Jane?
    Where will you go on vacation, Jan?
  2. Jan

    Možná pojedu do města Vídeň.
    Maybe I will go to the city of Vienna.
  3. Kateřina

    To je skvělý nápad!
    That is a great idea!
  4. Jan

    Vídeň má úžasnou architekturu.
    Vienna has amazing architecture.

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