Basic Verbs

1. Jít

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "jít" (on foot) pairs with perfective "odejít". Use "jet" when travelling by vehicle.

2. Přijít

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person arrives on foot; for a vehicle, use "přijet"

3. Jíst

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Pít

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Kupovat

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "kupovat" pairs with perfective "koupit"; a single purchase takes the perfective.

6. Vidět

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Čekat

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Chci jít

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Chci jíst

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Chci to

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Nepotřebuji to

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Hledám to

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Mám to

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

14. Nemám to

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Chci vybrat peníze

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Chci rezervovat

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Pomozte mi s tím, prosím

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Řekněte mi to, prosím

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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