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Czech words that became international
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czechsonline 14/01/2026 6 min read Culture and Traditions Free

Czech words that travelled the world

Some words born in the Czech lands have become so familiar that they feel as if they had always been international: robot, pilsner, polka, kolache, howitzer, Semtex. Others, such as dollar, are not Czech words in the strict sense, but pass through Bohemian places and coins. This article follows thei...
Language Etymology Bohemia Czech words Culture
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Mug of Czech beer with foam, Žatec hops and a traditional hospoda atmosphere
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czechsonline 12/01/2026 10 min read Culture and Traditions Free

Czech beer: the history, technique and culture of the “pivo”

Czech beer is not just a famous drink: it is everyday history, technical know-how, local identity and social habit. This article explains the origin of the word pivo, the Bohemian brewing tradition, the birth of pilsner, the main Czech beer types, the meaning of 10°, 11° and 12°, and recent consumpt...
Culture Pivo Pilsner Czechia Beer
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