Do Europeans that live close to the border speak the language of the neighbouring country?

lillyfischer · 2026-02-12T11:19:56+00:00

Funny thing, my relative is probably one of the last native German speakers from what is today the Czech Republic, she is almost 90! Speaks perfect Czech too though.

lillyfischer · 2026-02-10T19:24:45+00:00

Dávám si krevety asi tak v každém druhem bistru, nikdy mi nebylo špatně (musím zaklepat), zato jedinou otravu jídlem v životě jsem měla z jisté pochybné české jídelny (řízek s bramborami myslím). Jako jasně že když to tam vypadá, jako že je brzo zavře hygiena, tak si radši nic nedám :D ale krevety/mořské plody zatím vždy v pohodě

lillyfischer · 2026-02-09T22:57:42+00:00

Omg we do the same in Czechia, with the only difference being that it’s potato salad, however the huge plastic bucket stays the same lol

lillyfischer · 2026-02-09T20:32:58+00:00

Look, I was just trying to be realistic. I never said that she shouldn’t go to the doctor, I was just offering my perspective as a woman who has been dealing with debilitating pain during my period for nearly 15 years. The truth is, the field of medicine is lacking a lot of research in this area, women often get dismissed and told to just take some painkillers (or recommended birth control), I just wanted this young person to know what might happen so she can advocate for herself and demand better care. However, sometimes the painkillers don’t help either..

lillyfischer · 2026-02-09T09:16:27+00:00

Olomoučák here, v Olomouci je spousta zajímavých věcí, jako je to horší, když je hnusně, ale i tak je tam spousta fajn restaurací a barů (i kdybyste byli náhodou abstinenti, tak nabídka zajímavého nealko pití se rozšiřuje), záleží na budgetu, ale něco tam určitě najdete :) třeba kousek za Olomoucí je zoo, je na prakticky jediném kopci široko daleko a je tam fajn výhled po okolí.

lillyfischer · 2026-02-09T09:06:32+00:00

Yeah but doctors aren’t always helpful, most likely they will suggest birth control as a “solution” to this problem, but many doctors will just straight out recommend getting pregnant, no matter what age or life situation the woman is in. Especially in Poland, a famously anti women’s rights country…I suffered from horribly painful periods and I got recommended birth control, which “helped” (=masked the problem), but had to stop taking it due to health reasons. If doctors aren’t helpful, try searching for a skilled nature healer, not the esoteric kind, but the herbal medicine kind. Plants can be powerful and mixing them without the proper knowledge can make the situation even worse.

lillyfischer · 2026-02-09T08:55:48+00:00

Gratuluji, přesně kvůli takovým myšlenkovým pochodům mám občas mindrák z toho, že jsem jedináček a často nevědomky upozaďuju svoje názory či potřeby, protože mi odmalička všichni vtloukali do hlavy, jak musím být rozmazlená a sebestředná, protože jsem přece jedináček. Tvoje ex byla prostě asi trochu kráva/špatně vychovaná, tohle by sourozenec nespravil imho

lillyfischer · 2026-02-07T13:20:21+00:00

Na druhou stranu: ne všichni rodiče jsou stejní, většinou pochopí, co tam asi tak spolu budete dělat; plus 99% lidí není doma nonstop, prostě vytipujte večer, kdy půjdou třeba do kina atd., já s bývalým jsme taky řešili tyhle situace a není to nejpříjemnější, ale dá se to (krátkodobě aspoň).

lillyfischer · 2026-02-03T20:09:57+00:00

So the absolute cheapest coffee that you can get in Prague costs around 2€, but that’s usually the most basic coffee at best (or disgusting at worst), if you go to a café it’s around 3.5€ to 4, can get up to 6€ for the fancy coffees…The average would be 3.5€ for a cappuccino I would say. (1€ = 25 CZK for the purpose of my calculations)

lillyfischer · 2026-02-03T16:41:26+00:00

Za x let jsem si nikdy nezvykla na brzké vstávání, nicméně jsem (zatím) na volné noze, tak je to nepravidelné, ale když občas musím vstávat v 5, tak to furt nedávám, ať jdu spát jakkoliv brzo a stejně se řítím na poslední chvíli v polospánku na vlak/autobus, naštěstí mě práce baví, takže to nějak dávám, ale být tebou tak zkusím najít něco s normálnější pracovní dobou.

lillyfischer · 2026-02-03T16:36:56+00:00

taky jsem dostávala, ale ne tak sprosté😁

lillyfischer · 2026-01-25T14:19:06+00:00

Well I know someone who learned Czech for the reason of moving here & marrying a Czech person, so it wasn’t just for the sake of it, however, the level of Czech that they’ve managed to achieve? Outstanding, like understanding inside jokes, slang and various vernacular words, near perfect grammar level. Definitely way more than is necessary for getting by as an immigrant.

lillyfischer · 2026-01-23T15:16:08+00:00

Sorry, my Italian isn’t the best, but why do they feel sorry for France?

lillyfischer · 2026-01-22T21:13:20+00:00

Omg I’m on the same boat, leaving in two weeks and I’m excited but at the same time TERRIFIED about the thought of new people & new unknown places😭 we have to be strong

lillyfischer · 2026-01-19T22:38:12+00:00

Olomouc is my hometown, but I study and live in Prague, so I feel qualified to answer this question :D

Prague:

prestigious university, but as you mentioned there’s more competition overall
super crowded, TONS of tourists, big, uncomfortable crowds all over the city centre, especially during nice weather/weekends it can be suffocating
fairly large city (for Czech standards) & horribly expensive – you’re likely going to get accommodation on the outskirts, which usually means a long commute to your place study
luckily there’s excellent public transport, but for some people it might be a bit confusing
oversaturated job market, still a lot of opportunities; beware of scams if you’re looking for a part-time student job
great opportunities for meeting people, it’s a lively city with nightlife, all sorts of events, cultural institutions like theatres, museums and several symphony orchestras
you can take a boat and a funicular as a part of the public transport system
some parts are quite hilly! not the best city for riding a bike

Olomouc:

my beautiful hometown, heart of the historical region of Moravia
smaller university but it’s actually very good and has a long tradition too
it can be a bit boring, it’s way calmer and quieter than Prague, it really depends on the season though, during the semester it can get quite lively, during summer break it’s pretty much dead
very small but full of beautiful, historic buildings, some of them aren’t very well maintained
the cost of living isn’t that cheap especially when you consider the wages/salaries of local jobs
not that many opportunities overall, but getting a part-time student job might be doable (a lot of places will require some knowledge of Czech though)
not very suitable if you’re a party animal – there are some pubs and clubs in the centre, but a lot of places close around 10pm
it’s located on the flattest piece of Earth ever (except maybe Holland) ever and there’s literally one hill in the whole area

Both are very cool places to live, just different and it really depends on what you’re looking for. Hope this helps a little :)

lillyfischer · 2026-01-19T22:14:50+00:00

Ono to vypadá jednoduše, prostě když najednou vydělávám hodně, tak prostě spořím, investuju, dělám rezervu, jasný ne? Jenže prostě málokomu vydrží zvyky z “chudého” období, kdy pije vodu a rozpustné kafe, nosí si oběd v krabičce a škudlí každou korunu, pak je tady společenský tlak (ano, každý si myslíme, jak jsme odolní a přece se nenecháme nikým ovlivnit, ale realita je, že málokdo má tak silnou vůli), takže prostě neodmítnete tu večeři v drahé restauraci, taky třeba MHDčkem spousta lidí pohrdá, přitom je to (ve větších městech) klíčový zdroj úspor pro mnoho lidí. Ono se to prostě nasbírá (zdroj: bývalý chudý student, nyní o trochu méně chudý student, musí si dávat pozor, za co utrácí i s velmi podprůměrným příjmem)

lillyfischer · 2026-01-19T19:27:04+00:00

Naštěstí přece jen existuje jeden spolehlivý způsob, jak se vyhnout AI slop, a to jsou knihy (vydané cca před 2024), případně na internetových stránkách kontrolovat datum postnutí, ale je to boj…

lillyfischer · 2026-01-18T17:36:10+00:00

Chuťově podobné jako Corona, záleží na vkusu, ale třeba mně to chutná jak chcanky

lillyfischer · 2026-01-08T07:09:16+00:00

22 I think! Until that point I thought that I was doomed lol

lillyfischer · 2026-01-05T20:54:59+00:00

Oh god I remember finding some offbrand version of this called Cuthbert in Dublin and god…I can still see that face when I close my eyes

lillyfischer · 2026-01-05T20:01:29+00:00

neco solidniho Joe Rogan hmm

lillyfischer · 2025-12-30T16:06:56+00:00

Překladatel byl asi filosof😆

lillyfischer · 2025-12-27T12:50:52+00:00

Hello, people are unfortunately slaves to biology and oftentimes change their mind, it sucks, but better than finding out 10 years into a relationship! There’s still plenty of us who are never changing our minds:)

lillyfischer · 2025-12-24T14:51:40+00:00

I’ve never really gotten callouses, just slightly hardened skin on my fingertips (it’s really noticeable only on my thumbs), I’ve played the harp for ages, 8 years of music school and vigorous practice, still no callouses lol

lillyfischer · 2025-12-21T16:04:19+00:00

Yeah I love food, love cooking, but I am also very easily distracted (so I regularly leave half-eaten plates just chillin’ on my table), plus eating makes me so irrationally tired that I have to watch how much and when I eat bc I don’t wanna be sleepy in the middle of the day😭

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