Episode 26 (daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY) transcript included

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: DAYS OF THE WEEK + PARTS OF THE DAY

THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW

About Today’s Episode

In today’s exploration, our journey begins with the names of the days in Czech alongside their English translations. We’ll then uncover the deeper meanings hidden behind them.

Czech Days of the Week

Let’s begin by introducing each day of the Czech week:

• Pondělí: Monday
• Úterý: Tuesday
• Středa: Wednesday
• Čtvrtek: Thursday
• Pátek: Friday
• Sobota: Saturday
• Neděle: Sunday

Diving Into Each Day

Are you curious about the significance behind each day?

Pondělí (Monday): The first day of the week, following Sunday, hence the name. People typically start their workday on pondělí.

Úterý (Tuesday): The second day, following pondělí and before středa. Stems from the old Czech word „vterý,“ meaning „second.“

Středa (Wednesday): As the name suggests, it’s the midpoint of the week, nestled between úterý and čtvrtek.

Čtvrtek (Thursday): The name indicates its position as the fourth day. It precedes pátek and follows středa.

Pátek (Friday): The fifth day, rightly named. It falls after čtvrtek and before sobota.

Sobota (Saturday): The sixth day, its name derived from the Hebrew word „šabat.“ Sitting as the penultimate day, it leads into neděle.

Neděle (Sunday): The week’s conclusion. Named because people traditionally didn’t work (nedělali) and took time to unwind or attend church.

Víkend (The Weekend): Closing the week with sobota and neděle, these days are typically work-free, offering time for rest and family.