Why do words like “čučoriedka” and “korytnačka” sound so cute to many Czechs? And why Czechs and Slovaks behave like siblings?
In this episode, Eliška explores the friendly rivalry between Czechs and Slovaks, funny Slovak words, Czech jokes about Slovakia, and how well Czechs and Slovaks understand each other today.
You’ll learn:
why Slovak sounds cute to many Czechs
what “čučoriedka,” “korytnačka” and “vankúš” mean
why Slovaks often speak Czech in Czechia
what “naši slovenští bratia” means
why “čobol” is not a nice word
A fun way to practice Czech listening and understand the cultural references, jokes and expressions you may hear in real conversations.
Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary, and improve your Czech listening.
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