No. 813 in Czech
chtít
The Czech word "chtít" means "to want" in English.
In a sentence
Chci jít do kina.
I want to go to the cinema.
Here, 'chtít' is used in the first-person singular form to express a personal desire or want.
Oni chtějí pomoci svým přátelům.
They want to help their friends.
In this sentence, 'chtít' is conjugated for the third-person plural and indicates an intent to perform an action of assistance.
Co bys chtěl udělat dnes večer?
What would you like to do tonight?
Here, 'chtít' is used in a conditional form ('by chtěl') in the second-person singular to politely inquire about someone's wish or preference.
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