A lot of English words that start with over- are not possible to translate with one-word Czech terms. I don't mean words like overstep...
Ignorance is bliss. :lol:
Oh, my coment wasn't made in response to yours. :) It was just a general observation. I definitely agree that "jsme přátelé už 50 let" is clear...
Unfortunately, nowadays the word "přítel" also means a "boyfriend". Which is confusing, because when someone says "byl jsem s přítelem", you don't...
I would "vote" for kuchyňský personál which is a commonly used term.
I'm not sure what more you want to hear. I said what I had to say (including answers to your questions).
Oh, good for you! I've met some Dutch people before and my experience was always positive. And I think the Dutch have a good reputation in the CR,...
I have already mentioned some of them. In my opinion, Czechs tend to be more reserved and uptight (at least when you first meet them), more...
It's definitely true in certain aspects. On the other hand, the influence of communism plus Slavic mentality create some specific features which...
You're welcome! Just to get an idea of what the book is about, you can have a look at: http://www.svu2000.org/issues/kuras4.htm To answer your...
Thanks, it's funny and quite fitting!
I admit it's a general statement, but I think it's possible to find some specific traits in every nation/culture. Eg. my personal experience with...
Well, I'm not an expert, I can just offer my personal opinion. I think Czechs tend to be more reserved in their initial communication (especially...
Oh, thanks! I was in Paris just once, several years ago - very charming and cosmopolitan. BTW, I'm sure you have done some research so you...
May I know where in France you live? I just came back from my holidays in southern France and it was awesome! Hope your relocation to the CR will...
I come from Pilsen originally and one of my schoolfriends was Šubrt and another one was Šnajdr (both names written the Czech way). So it's...
I've recently read a book written by Benjamin Kuras: Czechs and Balances. "History books are not always the most engaging and entertaining read -...
Separate names with a comma.