Language/Czech/Grammar/Verbs
Here are some of the most useful verbs in Czech and how to use them in sentences.
hovořit - to speak[edit | edit source]
This verb is used to indicate communication by speaking.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
The present tense conjugation of "hovořit" is:
- já hovořím
- ty hovoříš
- on/ona/ono hovoří
- my hovoříme
- vy hovoříte
- oni/ony/ona hovoří
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Hovoříš anglicky? (Do you speak English?)
- On umí hovořit plynule německy. (He can speak German fluently.)
mít - to have[edit | edit source]
This verb is used to indicate possession.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
The present tense conjugation of "mít" is:
- já mám
- ty máš
- on/ona/ono má
- my máme
- vy máte
- oni/ony/ona mají
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Mám auto. (I have a car.)
- Ty máš krásný dům. (You have a beautiful house.)
dělat - to do/make[edit | edit source]
This verb is used to indicate an action.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
The present tense conjugation of "dělat" is:
- já dělám
- ty děláš
- on/ona/ono dělá
- my děláme
- vy děláte
- oni/ony/ona dělají
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Co děláš? (What are you doing?)
- Ráda dělám koláče. (I like making cakes.)
jet - to go/drive[edit | edit source]
This verb is used to indicate movement by vehicle.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
The present tense conjugation of "jet" is:
- já jedu
- ty jedes
- on/ona/ono jede
- my jedeme
- vy jedete
- oni/ony/ona jedou
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Jedeme na dovolenou. (We're going on vacation.)
- Oni jezdí každý den do práce. (They drive to work every day.)
chtít - to want[edit | edit source]
This verb is used to indicate desire or intention.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
The present tense conjugation of "chtít" is:
- já chci
- ty chceš
- on/ona/ono chce
- my chceme
- vy chcete
- oni/ony/ona chtějí
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Chci jít do kina. (I want to go to the cinema.)
- Ona chce koupit nový telefon. (She wants to buy a new phone.)
potřebovat - to need[edit | edit source]
This verb is used to indicate necessity.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
The present tense conjugation of "potřebovat" is:
- já potřebuju
- ty potřebuješ
- on/ona/ono potřebuje
- my potřebujeme
- vy potřebujete
- oni/ony/ona potřebují
Examples[edit | edit source]
Potřebuju nové boty. (I need new shoes.) Ty potřebuješ pomoct s těmi těžkými krabicemi. (You need help with those heavy boxes.)
By learning and practicing these verbs, you'll be able to communicate more effectively in Czech. Keep in mind that verb conjugation can be tricky in Czech, so make sure to practice conjugating these verbs in different tenses and moods.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Possessive Case in Czech
- Plural
- Accusative Case in Czech
- Prepositions
- Verb to be with names and places
- Ablative Case in Czech
- Modal Verb (Must) in Czech
- Plurals
- Verb There to be in Czech
- Instrumental Case in Czech