Ztratil jsem pas.

When to use

This is specifically for reporting the loss of your passport to authorities, such as the police or your embassy.

How it works

This sentence uses the past tense. 'Ztratil jsem' means 'I lost' (for a male speaker). 'Pas' is the direct object, 'passport'.

• Ztratil jsem
• pas

Verb Aspect and Gender

'Ztratil jsem' uses the perfective verb 'ztratit' (to lose), indicating a completed action. The past tense ending '-l' in 'ztratil' indicates the speaker is male. A female speaker would say 'Ztratila jsem'.

Word Order

Czech word order is flexible. While 'Ztratil jsem pas' is common, 'Pas jsem ztratil' is also possible, emphasizing the passport.

Notes

Use this phrase to report a lost passport.