No. 225 in Czech
bychom
The Czech word "bychom" means "we would" (a conditional form).
In a sentence
Chtěli bychom navštívit Prahu.
We would like to visit Prague.
'Bychom' is used here in a polite request expressing a desire or intention.
Kdybychom měli více času, šli bychom tam.
If we had more time, we would go there.
'Bychom' is part of a conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation.
Myslím, že bychom měli začít dříve.
I think we should start earlier.
'Bychom' is used in a persuasive suggestion or recommendation.
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