Language is a complex system of communication, and when it comes to expressing agreement or disagreement, having the right phrases is essential for effective conversation. In Czech, a richly expressive Slavic language, there are multiple ways to convey your stance on any topic. Here are essential phrases that can help you navigate conversations with confidence, whether you’re in a bustling café in Prague, in a business meeting, or with new Czech friends.

Souhlasím
Meaning ‘I agree,’ this is a straightforward way to express your agreement in Czech.
To je dobrý nápad. Souhlasím.

Nesouhlasím
To disagree, you would use this phrase, which means ‘I disagree.’
Myslím, že to není správně. Nesouhlasím.

Přesně tak
This phrase means ‘exactly’ and is used when you strongly agree with what someone has said.
To je přesně ten důvod, proč jsem to udělal. Přesně tak.

Bohužel musím nesouhlasit
Here is a polite way to disagree, meaning ‘Unfortunately, I have to disagree.’
Rozumím vašim důvodům, ale bohužel musím nesouhlasit.

Ano
This is the simplest way to say ‘yes’ in Czech.
Chceš jít dnes večer ven? Ano.

Ne
And conversely, ‘ne’ is the direct way to say ‘no.’
Máš dneska čas? Ne.

Máš pravdu
This phrase means ‘You’re right,’ and it’s used to acknowledge the correctness of someone else’s statement or opinion.
To je opravdu složité. Máš pravdu.

Nemyslím si to
You would use this to say ‘I don’t think so’ in a polite manner when you have a different opinion.
Půjde to snadno, ne? Nemyslím si to.

Možná
If you neither agree nor disagree, or if you’re unsure, you can use ‘možná,’ which means ‘maybe.’
Myslíš, že přijde? Možná.

Samozřejmě
When something is obvious or for sure, you would use ‘samozřejmě,’ which means ‘of course.’
Smím se přidat? Samozřejmě.

Nicméně
To introduce a disagreement or a contrasting idea, use ‘nicméně,’ which means ‘nevertheless,’ or ‘however.’
Je to dobrý nápad. Nicméně, musíme zvážit všechna rizika.

Uznávám
‘I acknowledge’ or ‘I concede’ can be expressed as ‘uznávám.’ It’s a formal way to express agreement, often with some reservation.
Váš argument má něco do sebe. Uznávám.

Na to nemohu přistoupit
To firmly disagree, particularly in a negotiation or a debate, you can say ‘na to nemohu přistoupit,’ which means ‘I can’t agree to that.’
Tak nízký plat? Na to nemohu přistoupit.

Using these phrases will help you navigate conversations in Czech, whether you’re looking to show consensus, make a polite objection, or stand your ground. Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you use these phrases in relevant conversational contexts, the more naturally they will come to you when speaking Czech.