Communicative functions
Communicative functions group phrases by what you are trying to do: introduce yourself, repair the conversation, order, pay, apologise, or invite someone.
Choose by goal
Start with the situation, not the grammar. Learn one safe phrase for the goal first, then add variants.
- introduce yourself
Jmenuju se Jana.
My name is Jana.
- ask to repeat
Můžete to zopakovat?
Can you repeat that?
- order
Dám si kávu, prosím.
I will have a coffee, please.
- pay
Můžu zaplatit kartou?
Can I pay by card?
- apologise
Promiňte.
Excuse me. / Sorry.
- invite
Půjdeme na kávu?
Shall we go for coffee?