Translation of Slovak word "chcieť" to English
chcieť
/xt͡si̯et͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo have a desire for something or wish to do something; to want.
How to use
The modal verb 'chcieť' (to want, wish, intend) is imperfective and conjugated with root vowel alternations: present 'chcem, chceš, chce, chceme, chcete, chcú'; past 'chcel, chcela, chcelo, chceli'. It governs the accusative case (chcem kávu) or an infinitive (chcem ísť domov).
🇬🇧 English
want, wish
Example sentence
Chcem sa naučiť po slovensky.
I want to learn Slovak.
Chce si kúpiť nové auto, ale zatiaľ nemá dosť peňazí.
He wants to buy a new car, but he doesn't have enough money yet.
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Common phrases
- chcieť ísť— to want to go
- čo si prajete / čo chcete— what do you want / what would you like
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What does the Slovak word "chcieť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "chcieť" means "want, wish" in English.
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