No. 283 in Slovak

chcel

The Slovak word "chcel" means "wanted" in English.

In a sentence

Chcel by som ísť na dovolenku.
I would like to go on a vacation.
The verb 'chcel' here is used in a conditional form (meaning 'would like') to express a polite wish or desire.
V minulosti chcel byť lekárom.
In the past, he wanted to be a doctor.
'Chcel' here is used in the past tense to indicate a previous desire or intention.
Ak by chcel, mohol by nám pomôcť.
If he wanted, he could help us.
In this context, 'chcel' is part of a conditional phrase used to express a hypothetical willingness.

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