Language learning is not just about mastering the grammar and understanding the syntax, it’s also about diving into the cultural and thematic vocabulary that allows you to connect and communicate about specific interests. For those with a love for animals and pets, learning Czech can be even more delightful when you know the right words to express your passion. Here is a collection of Czech vocabulary that every animal and pet lover should know.
Zvíře
(Zvee-rzhe) – Animal
V lese jsme viděli spoustu divokých zvířat.
(In the forest, we saw lots of wild animals.)
Pes
(Pess) – Dog
Náš pes má velmi rád, když ho bereme na dlouhé procházky.
(Our dog really likes it when we take him for long walks.)
Kočka
(Kotch-ka) – Cat
Má kočka se ráda schovává pod postelí.
(My cat likes to hide under the bed.)
Kůň
(Koon) – Horse
Každé léto jezdím na tábor, kde se můžu učit jezdit na koni.
(Every summer, I go to a camp where I can learn how to ride a horse.)
Chovatel
(Khov-ah-tel) – Breeder
Chovatel papoušků nám poradil, jak se o ně starat.
(The parrot breeder advised us on how to take care of them.)
Pejsek
(Pey-sek) – Puppy
Pejsek, kterého jsme si vzali z útulku, je velmi hravý.
(The puppy that we adopted from the shelter is very playful.)
Křeček
(Khre-chek) – Hamster
Můj malý bratr dostal k narozkám křečka.
(My little brother got a hamster for his birthday.)
Pták
(Ptaak) – Bird
Venku na stromě zpívá barevný pták.
(Outside, a colorful bird is singing on a tree.)
Tlapa
(Tlap-ah) – Paw
Náš pes očistil své tlapky po tom, co si hrál venku v bahně.
(Our dog cleaned his paws after playing in the mud outside.)
Srst
(S-rst) – Fur
Moje kočka potřebuje česání, protože má velmi hustou srst.
(My cat needs brushing because she has very thick fur.)
Ryba
(Ri-ba) – Fish
V řece jsou různé druhy ryb.
(There are different kinds of fish in the river.)
Akvarium
(Ak-vah-ree-um) – Aquarium
Koupili jsme nové akvárium pro naše rybičky.
(We bought a new aquarium for our fish.)
Papoušek
(Pa-pow-shek) – Parrot
Má babička má papouška, který umí napodobovat lidské zvuky.
(My grandmother has a parrot that can mimic human sounds.)
Terárium
(Te-rah-ree-um) – Terrarium
Pro našeho hada jsme vybudovali velké terárium.
(We built a large terrarium for our snake.)
Veterinář
(Ve-te-ri-nyaař) – Veterinarian
Náš pes musel k veteriáři na očkování.
(Our dog had to go to the veterinarian for vaccinations.)
Ocas
(O-tsas) – Tail
Když je naše kočka šťastná, mává ocasem.
(When our cat is happy, she wags her tail.)
Expanding your Czech vocabulary with these animal-related terms can make your interactions with Czech-speaking pet lovers more engaging. Whether talking about your pets, visiting a zoo, or discussing wildlife, knowing these words helps to deepen your appreciation for the animal world while practicing your Czech language skills. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be chatting about your furry, scaly, or feathery friends like a true Czech animal aficionado!
