91 Czech words of level C1
Below is a complete, categorized list of Czech vocabulary at the C1 level. Learn common verbs, nouns, and adjectives with transcription, articles, and English translations.
What is C1? Advanced
C1 is advanced, effective proficiency. You use the language flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes and understand demanding texts.
What you can do at C1
- ✓Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without obvious searching for words
- ✓Use the language flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes
- ✓Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meaning
- ✓Understand complex technical discussions and academic papers in your field
- ✓Produce clear, well-structured text on complex subjects, expressing your points of view at length
Adjectives
/ˈprotɪkladniː/
contradictory / opposite
/ˈnezbitniː/
essential / indispensable
/ˈduːkladniː/
thorough / meticulous
/ˈnɛslutʃɪtɛlniː/
incompatible / irreconcilable
/ˈpruːlomoviː/
groundbreaking / breakthrough
/ˈnɛuːnosniː/
unbearable / unsustainable
/ˈnɛodvratniː/
inevitable / unavoidable
/ˈzaːsadɲiː/
fundamental / crucial / essential
/ˈnɛpriːzɲɪviː/
adverse / unfavorable
/ˈproɲɪkaviː/
penetrating / incisive / keen
/ˈsvɛːvolniː/
arbitrary / willful
/ˈbɛsprɛtsɛdɛntɲiː/
unprecedented
/ˈnadbitɛtʃniː/
superfluous / redundant
/ˈnɛspoxɪbɲɪtɛlniː/
indisputable / unquestionable
/ˈzavaːdjɛjiːtsiː/
misleading / deceptive
/ˈsoumjɛr̝ʃɪtɛlniː/
commensurable / comparable
/ˈdottʃɛniː/
affected / concerned / aggrieved
/ˈnɛpostradatɛlniː/
indispensable / irreplaceable
/ˈpr̝ʃɛvratniː/
revolutionary / transformative
/ˈpodmaɲɪviː/
captivating / enthralling
/ˈprʃɛdbjɛʒ̊niː/
preliminary / provisional / tentative
/ˈopodstatɲɛniː/
justified / well-founded / legitimate
/ˈsoustavniː/
systematic / consistent / sustained
/ˈnɛuːprosniː/
relentless / implacable / inexorable
/ˈnɛpr̝ʃijatɛlniː/
unacceptable / inadmissible
/ˈnɛvɪɦnutɛlniː/
inevitable / inescapable
/ˈkliːtʃoviː/
key / crucial / pivotal
/ˈviːstɪʒ̊niː/
apt / concise / accurate
/ˈnɛzvratniː/
irreversible / irrevocable
/ˈnalɛːzaviː/
insistent / pressing / urgent
/ˈrosporuplniː/
contradictory / ambiguous / controversial
/ˈvɛɦɛmɛntɲiː/
vehement / forceful / passionate
/ˈnɛvratniː/
non-refundable / irreversible
/ˈnɛfʃɛdɲiː/
extraordinary / unusual / remarkable
Nouns
/ˈuːroveɲ/
level / standard
/ˈpr̝ʃiːnos/
contribution / benefit
/ˈuːsɪliː/
effort / endeavor
/ˈpodstata/
essence / substance
/ˈnaleːɦavost/
urgency / pressing need
/ˈsoudrʒ̊nost/
cohesion / solidarity
/ˈnɛdostatɛk/
shortage / deficiency
/ˈprʃɛtpoklat/
assumption / prerequisite
/ˈspolɛɦlɪvost/
reliability / dependability
/ˈrospor/
discrepancy / contradiction
/ˈopraːvɲɛɲiː/
authorization / entitlement
/ˈsɛtrvatʃnost/
inertia / persistence
/ˈodolnost/
resilience / resistance
/ˈnɛduɦɪ/
ailments / maladies
/ˈvɪtrvalost/
perseverance / endurance
/ˈrozvrat/
disruption / subversion / upheaval
/ˈsproɲɛvjɛra/
embezzlement / misappropriation
/ˈpodɲɛt/
stimulus / impulse / initiative
/ˈobɛzr̝ʃɛtnost/
prudence / caution / circumspection
/ˈvzaːjɛmnost/
reciprocity / mutuality
/ˈpoxɪbnost/
doubt / uncertainty / skepticism
/ˈoslabɛɲiː/
weakening / attenuation / decline
/ˈviːxodɪsko/
starting point / solution / way out
/ˈsvrxovanost/
sovereignty / supremacy
/ˈpr̝ʃɛkaːʒ̊ka/
obstacle / barrier / impediment
/ˈnaːlɛʒ̊ɪtost/
requisite / requirement / formality
/ˈnɛstrannost/
impartiality / neutrality
/ˈpoɦotovost/
readiness / alertness / emergency
/ˈnadr̝ʃazɛnost/
superiority / supremacy
/ˈzaːvaʒ̊nost/
gravity / seriousness / severity
/ˈdopadɪ/
impacts / consequences / effects
Verbs
/ˈspoxi.bɲɪt/
to question / to challenge
/ˈposiːlɪt/
to strengthen / to reinforce
/ˈprosadɪt/
to enforce / to push through
/ˈzmiːrɲɪt/
to mitigate / to alleviate
/ˈoduːvodnɪt/
to justify / to substantiate
/ˈvɪmezɪt/
to define / to delineate
/ˈprʃɛɦodnotiːt/
to reevaluate / to reassess
/ˈvɪtʃɛrpat/
to exhaust / to deplete
/ˈnastolɪt/
to establish / to set up
/ˈostraɲɪt/
to eliminate / to remove
/ˈvɪrovnat/
to equalize / to balance / to settle
/ˈzamiːʃlɛt/
to intend / to contemplate
/ˈvɪpliːvat/
to result / to ensue / to follow
/ˈpodmiːɲɪt/
to condition / to stipulate
/ˈvɪmaːɦat/
to enforce / to exact / to demand
/ˈusmjɛrɲɪt/
to regulate / to channel / to direct
/ˈprʃɛdjiːmat/
to anticipate / to foresee
/ˈvɪuːstɪt/
to result in / to culminate in
/ˈpodɲɛtsovat/
to incite / to instigate / to provoke
/ˈpr̝ʃɛkonat/
to overcome / to surpass
/ˈuɦladɪt/
to smooth over / to settle / to appease
/ˈzanɛdɦat/
to neglect / to disregard
/ˈpostɪɦnout/
to affect / to strike / to penalize
/ˈvɪtʃɲiːvat/
to protrude / to stand out / to excel
/ˈzuːrotʃɪt/
to capitalize on / to make use of
/ˈpotlatʃɪt/
to suppress / to quash / to stifle
How to learn C1 vocabulary
- 1.Build specialised and idiomatic vocabulary for your field and interests.
- 2.Notice and imitate how native speakers structure arguments.
- 3.Refine precision — choose the exact word rather than an approximate one.
- 4.Engage in active discussions on forums, write essays, and seek professional feedback on your writing style.
Frequently asked questions
How many words at C1?+
Roughly 8,000 words or more underpin advanced C1 fluency.
Is C1 near-native?+
C1 is advanced 'effective operational proficiency' — very strong, approaching but not identical to native.
What comes after C1?+
C2 — mastery, where you understand virtually everything and express yourself with great precision.
Do I need C1 to work professionally?+
Yes, C1 is typically required for demanding professions like medicine, law, academia, and executive roles that require precise communication.