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Slovak frequency list

No. 447 in Slovak

chceli

"Chceli" means "they wanted" in English.

In a sentence

  • Chceli by sme ísť na výlet.

    We would like to go on a trip.

    In this sentence, 'chceli' is used as a conditional statement expressing a polite request or wish in first person plural form.

  • Chceli mať svoju izbu upratanú.

    They wanted to have their room tidy.

    Here, 'chceli' is in past tense third person plural, indicating a past desire or intention.

  • Chceli ste sa zúčastniť na stretnutí?

    Did you want to attend the meeting?

    In this example, 'chceli' is past tense but in a question form directed at second person plural, asking about a specific past desire or intent.

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