Je to odsud daleko?
When to use
Use this when you want to know if a place is far away, helping you decide whether to walk, take public transport, or a taxi.
Grammar and Structure
This sentence uses 'Je' (Is) at the beginning for a question. 'Odsud' means 'from here', and 'daleko' means 'far'. This is another example of a simple 'Is it X?' question.
How it works
The phrase breaks down into these functional parts:
- Je: is; third-person singular of 'být' (to be)
- to: it; neuter pronoun
- odsud: from here; adverb
- daleko: far; adverb
Natural Replies
Expect answers like 'Je to kousek.' (It's a short walk.), 'Je to asi deset minut.' (It's about ten minutes.), or 'Ano, je to daleko.' (Yes, it's far.).
Notes
Inquire if a destination is a long way from your current location.