Ahoj
Ahoj is a common informal greeting used in Czech, Slovak, and some other Central European languages. It is equivalent to “hello” or “hi” in English and is typically used among friends, family, and colleagues. The word comes from the Old Slavic phrase *ahoj* meaning “a shout” or “a call,” and it entered modern usage in the 19th century as part of the Czech National Revival.
The greeting is typically followed by the person’s name or a simple question such as *Jak se
In addition to Czech and Slovak, *ahoj* has spread to other languages in the region, such as
Because of its simple and friendly tone, *ahoj* is widely recognizable across Central Europe. Its usage is