Czech · Greetings & Phrases

Jak se jmenuješ?

What is your name?

Beginnerphrase

Definition

An informal way to ask someone's name.

Example

Jak se jmenuješ? Já jsem Jana.

What is your name? I am Jana.

Etymology

'Jak se jmenuješ?' translates to 'What is your name?' with 'jak' (how) and 'jmenuješ' (do you name). The phrase is commonly used when meeting someone.

How & Where It’s Used

'Jak se jmenuješ?' is an informal phrase used during introductions and is typically spoken among friends and acquaintances.

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