QUIZ: Test your Czech vocabulary with these tricky word pairs

Do you know the difference between a kreveta and a kravata? Take our quiz and see just how much Czech you really know.

Eva Koudelíková

Written by Eva Koudelíková Published on 02.03.2024 10:00:00 (updated on 01.03.2024) Reading time: 1 minute

Author and Czech teacher Eva Koudelíková has just released a new book, Slova, Která se Pletou (Confusing Czech Words), highlighting some of the most challenging Czech word pairs. Test yourself with this animal-themed word pairs quiz, then follow Eva’s Instagram and Facebook accounts to learn more.

Question 1 / 10

What is the Czech word for a male chicken, known for its colorful plumage, comb, and its AM crowing?

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  • kocour
  • kohout
Question 2 / 10

What is the Czech word for a small crustacean resembling a shrimp, often used in cooking seafood dishes?

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  • kreveta
  • kravata
Question 3 / 10

What is the Czech word for a young domesticated cat, typically characterized by its small size, playful behavior, and curiosity?

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  • kotě
  • koště
Question 4 / 10

What is the Czech word for a large bird of prey characterized by its powerful beak, sharp talons, keen eyesight, and broad wingspan?

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  • osel
  • orel
Question 5 / 10

What is the Czech word for a tiny parasite that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles and can cause serious diseases?

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  • kleště
  • klíště
Question 6 / 10

What is the Czech word for a domesticated mammal bred for its wool and meat?

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  • ovoce
  • ovce
Question 7 / 10

What is the Czech word for a waterfowl bird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, and webbed feet, typically found in freshwater habitats?

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  • kachna
  • kašna
Question 8 / 10

What is the Czech word for a large member of the deer family, native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and characterized by its distinctive palmate antlers, humped shoulders, and long legs?

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  • los
  • losos
Question 9 / 10

What is the Czech word for a domesticated mammal typically raised for meat production? It is known for its stout body, snout, and curly tail.

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  • prase
  • práce
Question 10 / 10

What is the Czech word for a domesticated bird that is commonly raised for its meat and eggs?

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  • kuře
  • kůže
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