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Essential apps for
Czech Republic
Česko
CzechCZK4 apps
Prague is a tourist favorite. Bolt is the main rideshare, and Foodora has a strong presence.
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Power & Plug
TypeC / E
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz
French-style plugs.
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Basic phrases
Czech
- HelloAhojAH-hoy
- Thank youDěkujiDYE-koo-yi
- Excuse me / SorryPromiňtePRO-min-teh
- YesAnoAH-no
- NoNeneh
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Tipping
Tipping is customary in restaurants, cafes, and taxis, with 10% being standard for good service; it is common to tell the server the total amount you want to pay (including tip) when handing over money rather than leaving cash on the table.
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All Czech phrases
Hello
Ahoj
AH-hoy
Thank you
Děkuji
DYE-koo-yi
Excuse me / Sorry
Promiňte
PRO-min-teh
Yes
Ano
AH-no
No
Ne
neh
Please
Prosím
PRO-seem
Goodbye
Na shledanou
NAS-khleh-dah-noh
How much?
Kolik to stojí?
KO-lik to STO-yee
Where is the bathroom?
Kde je záchod?
kdeh yeh ZAH-khot
The check, please
Zaplatím, prosím
ZAH-plah-teem PRO-seem
I don't understand
Nerozumím
NEH-ro-zoo-meem
Do you speak English?
Mluvíte anglicky?
MLOO-vee-teh AHN-glits-ki
Help!
Pomoc!
PO-mots
Delicious
Výborné
VEE-bor-neh
Cheers
Na zdraví
nah ZDRAH-vee
Briefing
What to know before you go
✓ Do
- Greet with a firm handshake and direct eye contact when meeting someone
- Say 'Dobrý den' (good day) when entering small shops, restaurants, or waiting rooms
- Remove your shoes when entering a Czech home unless told otherwise
- Wait for a toast and make eye contact when clinking glasses, saying 'Na zdraví'
- Keep your voice down on public transport and give up seats for the elderly
- Dress neatly for the theatre, opera, or upscale dining
✕Don't
- Do not clink beer and spirit glasses or cross arms when toasting, both considered bad luck
- Avoid confusing Czechs with Russians or referring to the country as part of Eastern Europe carelessly; many prefer 'Central Europe'
- Do not be loud, drunk, or rowdy in residential areas, which locals find disrespectful
- Avoid putting your feet on seats or furniture in public places
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Taxi drivers, especially those flagged on the street, overcharging tourists; book through an app or a reputable company instead
- Bars and clubs near Old Town Square or Wenceslas Square presenting inflated bills or charging for drinks you did not order
- Currency exchange booths advertising attractive rates but applying poor rates or high hidden fees; use ATMs or compare carefully
- Pickpockets working crowded trams, the Charles Bridge, and the metro in central Prague
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