No. 860 in Czech
ráda
The Czech word "ráda" means "gladly," "with pleasure," or "likes" (used by a female subject).
In a sentence
Ráda čtu knihy.
I like to read books.
In this sentence, 'ráda' expresses a personal liking or preference for an activity, functioning as an adverb linked to the verb.
Jsem ráda, že jsi přišel.
I'm glad that you came.
Here, 'ráda' is used to express happiness or contentment with a situation, connected with the subject by the verb 'jsem'.
Miluji tě, ráda bych s tebou strávila více času.
I love you, I would like to spend more time with you.
The word 'ráda' here indicates a polite expression of desire or intention in conjunction with the conditional mood.
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