Děkuji.

to thank

Questions & Answers about Děkuji.

Is Děkuji considered a formal or informal way of saying thank you in Czech?

Děkuji is generally considered more formal than děkuju, which is a slightly more casual variant of the same expression.

How do I pronounce Děkuji correctly?

Break it down into syllables: Dě-ku-ji. The ě sounds somewhat like the ye in yes, the u is like the oo in book but shorter, and the ji part is similar to the yee in jeep. Keep the stress on the first syllable.

Is there a difference between Děkuji and Děkuju?

They mean the same thing: thank you. Děkuji is slightly more polite or formal whereas děkuju is more relaxed or colloquial. Both are perfectly acceptable in everyday speech.

Is Děkuji commonly abbreviated to something shorter?

Some people shorten děkuji or děkuju to díky, which is also a casual way to say thanks. It’s less formal but still polite enough for most everyday situations.

Do I need to change Děkuji based on the person I’m thanking?

No. Unlike some languages that require gender or case changes, děkuji stays the same regardless of whom you’re speaking to. It’s a fixed expression that means thank you in every situation.