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==Introduction to Czech Verbs==
Verbs are essential to construct sentences in any language, and Czech is no exception. Here are some of the most useful verbs in Czech and how to use them in sentences.
==hovořit - to speak==
This verb is used to indicate communication by speaking.
===Conjugation===
The present tense conjugation of "hovořit" is:
* já hovořím
* ty hovoříš
* on/ona/ono hovoří
* my hovoříme
* vy hovoříte
* oni/ony/ona hovoří
===Examples===
* ''Hovoříš anglicky?'' (Do you speak English?)
* ''On umí hovořit plynule německy.'' (He can speak German fluently.)
==mít - to have==
This verb is used to indicate possession.
===Conjugation===
The present tense conjugation of "mít" is:
* já mám
* ty máš
* on/ona/ono má
* my máme
* vy máte
* oni/ony/ona mají
===Examples===
* ''Mám auto.'' (I have a car.)
* ''Ty máš krásný dům.'' (You have a beautiful house.)
==dělat - to do/make==
This verb is used to indicate an action.
===Conjugation===
The present tense conjugation of "dělat" is:
* já dělám
* ty děláš
* on/ona/ono dělá
* my děláme
* vy děláte
* oni/ony/ona dělají
===Examples===
* ''Co děláš?'' (What are you doing?)
* ''Ráda dělám koláče.'' (I like making cakes.)
==jet - to go/drive==
This verb is used to indicate movement by vehicle.
===Conjugation===
The present tense conjugation of "jet" is:
* já jedu
* ty jedes
* on/ona/ono jede
* my jedeme
* vy jedete
* oni/ony/ona jedou
===Examples===
* ''Jedeme na dovolenou.'' (We're going on vacation.)
* ''Oni jezdí každý den do práce.'' (They drive to work every day.)
==chtít - to want==
This verb is used to indicate desire or intention.
===Conjugation===
The present tense conjugation of "chtít" is:
* já chci
* ty chceš
* on/ona/ono chce
* my chceme
* vy chcete
* oni/ony/ona chtějí
===Examples===
* ''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==
This verb is used to indicate necessity.
===Conjugation===
The present tense conjugation of "potřebovat" is:
* já potřebuju
* ty potřebuješ
* on/ona/ono potřebuje
* my potřebujeme
* vy potřebujete
* oni/ony/ona potřebují
===Examples===
''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.

Revision as of 01:01, 18 February 2023

Verbs in Czech

Introduction to Czech Verbs

Verbs are essential to construct sentences in any language, and Czech is no exception. Here are some of the most useful verbs in Czech and how to use them in sentences.

hovořit - to speak

This verb is used to indicate communication by speaking.

Conjugation

The present tense conjugation of "hovořit" is:

  • já hovořím
  • ty hovoříš
  • on/ona/ono hovoří
  • my hovoříme
  • vy hovoříte
  • oni/ony/ona hovoří

Examples

  • Hovoříš anglicky? (Do you speak English?)
  • On umí hovořit plynule německy. (He can speak German fluently.)

mít - to have

This verb is used to indicate possession.

Conjugation

The present tense conjugation of "mít" is:

  • já mám
  • ty máš
  • on/ona/ono má
  • my máme
  • vy máte
  • oni/ony/ona mají

Examples

  • Mám auto. (I have a car.)
  • Ty máš krásný dům. (You have a beautiful house.)

dělat - to do/make

This verb is used to indicate an action.

Conjugation

The present tense conjugation of "dělat" is:

  • já dělám
  • ty děláš
  • on/ona/ono dělá
  • my děláme
  • vy děláte
  • oni/ony/ona dělají

Examples

  • Co děláš? (What are you doing?)
  • Ráda dělám koláče. (I like making cakes.)

jet - to go/drive

This verb is used to indicate movement by vehicle.

Conjugation

The present tense conjugation of "jet" is:

  • já jedu
  • ty jedes
  • on/ona/ono jede
  • my jedeme
  • vy jedete
  • oni/ony/ona jedou

Examples

  • Jedeme na dovolenou. (We're going on vacation.)
  • Oni jezdí každý den do práce. (They drive to work every day.)

chtít - to want

This verb is used to indicate desire or intention.

Conjugation

The present tense conjugation of "chtít" is:

  • já chci
  • ty chceš
  • on/ona/ono chce
  • my chceme
  • vy chcete
  • oni/ony/ona chtějí

Examples

  • 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

This verb is used to indicate necessity.

Conjugation

The present tense conjugation of "potřebovat" is:

  • já potřebuju
  • ty potřebuješ
  • on/ona/ono potřebuje
  • my potřebujeme
  • vy potřebujete
  • oni/ony/ona potřebují

Examples

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.