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Written by Nate Webber

Idiomatic USA Chief Content Officer

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The Czech language, spoken primarily in the Czech Republic, has a rich and intriguing linguistic heritage. Here are some fun facts about this language:

Unique Alphabet: Czech uses the Latin alphabet but includes several additional letters with diacritics, such as ě, š, č, ř, ž, ý, á, í, and é, which play critical roles in pronunciation.
Challenging Pronunciation: Czech has some notoriously difficult sounds for non-native speakers to pronounce, such as “ř”, a rolled r combined with ž.
Vocabulary and Grammar: The language is known for its extensive vocabulary and complex grammar, including a case system that significantly alters the forms of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives based on their role in a sentence.
No Articles: Unlike English, Czech does not use articles (‘the’ or ‘a’). The meaning is usually clear from the context and the form of the noun.
Tongue Twisters: Czech features some challenging tongue twisters, or “jazykolamy”, which are often used in language learning and as fun challenges among native speakers.
Influence of History: Czech vocabulary and phrases reflect the country’s history, including periods of Austrian and Soviet influence, which introduced words and expressions from German and Russian.
Regional Variations: There are several regional dialects within the Czech Republic, which differ in pronunciation, vocabulary, and even grammar.
Use Beyond the Czech Republic: Besides being spoken in the Czech Republic, it is also used in communities in the United States, Canada, and other countries where Czech immigrants have settled.