QUIZ: Do you know what these Czech idioms *really* mean?

Test your Czech! From ‘Mám okno’ to ‘To je bomba!’, can you guess the real meanings of these tricky Czech idioms?

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 28.02.2026 14:42:00 (updated on 28.02.2026) Reading time: 1 minute

Question 1 / 10

What does this common Czech phrase mean?  „Mám okno!”

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  • I have an idea!
  • I am blank!
Question 2 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „Mám v tom guláš!”

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  • It’s all mixed up in my head.
  • I have goulash for lunch.
Question 3 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „Musím si odskočit!”

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  • I need to go to the toilet.
  • I must jump out of here.
Question 4 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „Je to na houby.”

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  • It is for mushrooms.
  • It’s useless.
Question 5 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „To je bomba!”

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  • There is a bomb!
  • That’s awesome!
Question 6 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „To nedám!”

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  • I won’t manage it!
  • I won’t give it to you.
Question 7 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „Dostal jsem kopačky.”

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  • I got kicks.
  • My partner broke up with me.
Question 8 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „Mám plné ruce práce.”

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  • I’m very busy.
  • I have a new job.
Question 9 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „To si piš!”

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  • Don’t stop writing!
  • You bet!
Question 10 / 10

What does this Czech phrase mean?  „Jsem v tom až po uši.”

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  • I’m deeply involved in something.
  • I’m drowning.

Eva Koudelíková, a language teacher and author of several books (including Nauč se česky), has been teaching Czech for 15 years. She is also the founder of the Effective Czech project. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

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