Translation of Czech word "měl" to English
měl
/mɛl/
How to use
Past tense masculine of 'mít' (to have). Full paradigm: měl (m.), měla (f.), mělo (n.), měli/měly (pl.). A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
should
Example
Měl bys to zkusit.
You should try.
Měl bych jít.
I should go.
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Common phrases
- Měl bys to zkusit.— You should try.
- Měl bych jít.— I should go.
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What does the Czech word "měl" mean?▼
The Czech word "měl" means "should" in English.
How do you pronounce the Czech word "měl"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "měl"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Měl bys to zkusit." (which translates as "You should try.").
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