QUIZ: Confusing Czech word pairs related to food – test yourself!

Do you know the difference between a mouka and a moucha? Take our Czech vocabulary quiz to find out.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 15.03.2024 16:00:00 (updated on 17.03.2024) Reading time: 1 minute

Language teacher Eva Koudelíková is the author of several books, including Nauč se česky written for Czech learners. She has been teaching Czech for 15 years and is the founder of the Effective Czech project. Test yourself with this food-themed word pairs quiz, then follow Eva’s Instagram and Facebook accounts to learn more.

Question 1 / 10

What would you order to drink at the Christmas market if you were cold?

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  • smažák
  • svařák
Question 2 / 10

What you'll find inside the hot dog?

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  • párek
  • pátek
Question 3 / 10

What is the main ingredient to make bread?

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  • moucha
  • mouka
Question 4 / 10

What is the proper form of the adjective used for dishes primarily made of cheese?

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  • syrový
  • sýrový
Question 5 / 10

What is the Czech word for edible parts of plants that are typically consumed as part of a meal?

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  • zelenina
  • zelená
Question 6 / 10

What's the name for the spicy sauce that people have in their hot dog?

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  • hořčice
  • skořice
Question 7 / 10

What is the Czech word for a sour liquid commonly used in cooking and pickling?

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  • ocet
  • otec
Question 8 / 10

What is the Czech word for a hot cereal dish made by boiling grains, typically oats, in water or milk until they soften and thicken?

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  • kašle
  • kaše
Question 9 / 10

What is the Czech adjective describing a bitter taste?

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  • hořký
  • horký
Question 10 / 10

What is the Czech word for a natural sweet substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers?

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  • med
  • měď
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