Tjekker

Tjekker is a Danish noun used to refer to a person from the Czech Republic, i.e., a Czech. The term is formed from the country name Tjekkiet and functions as a traditional demonym in Danish, following the common pattern of creating inhabitant words by adding a suffix to the place name. It has appeared in Danish text for at least a century and remains recognizable today.

Usage and nuance: In modern Danish, tjekker is generally understood and neutral in many contexts, but it can be perceived as old-fashioned or informal. As with other demonyms, tone and setting matter; in formal writing or careful speech, speakers may opt for a more explicit description such as “en person fra Tjekkiet” (a person from the Czech Republic) or, when appropriate, use a more current ethnolinguistic reference.

See also: Czech Republic, Danish language, demonyms.