pojď sem
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Czech as pojď sem.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location. It is important to note that the word sem specifically indicates movement toward the speaker's current location. This differs from the word tady, which would be used to indicate being stationary at a location.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Pojď sem is the informal singular form used with friends, family or children. For a formal way to say "come here", you can use Přijďte sem.
How does it change in a sentence?
While pojď sem is the singular informal form, the plural or formal version is pojďte sem.
Did you know?
- When used sarcastically, pojď sem can function as a challenge or a provocation to a fight, similar to the English phrase 'come on then'.
- Using the formal Přijďte sem to a child can sound ironically grand or even mock-serious, as if you are addressing a visiting dignitary rather than a toddler.
- The word sem is inherited from the Proto-Slavic word *sěmo, reflecting a linguistic root shared across many Slavic languages to denote movement toward the speaker.
Examples in context
- Pojď sem ke mně.Come here to me.This sentence shows how to add "to me" to the phrase using pojď sem.Tatoeba #8808134 by Ergulis, translation #8808046 by maaster
- Pojď sem! Něco jsem tu našel!Come here. I've found something here.This sentence shows how to use pojď sem when announcing a discovery.Tatoeba #11268814 by aldar, translation #11268272 by maaster
- Pojď sem.Come here.This sentence provides a simple, direct use of pojď sem.Tatoeba #4264806 by Mofli, translation #39944 by Swift
- Pojď sem, musím ti něco ukázat!Come here, I need to show you something!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jana calls Lukáš to show him something in the garden.
- JanaLukáši, pojď sem!Lukáš, come here!
- LukášCo se děje, Jano?What is happening, Jana?
- JanaPodívej se na tohle.Look at this.
- LukášTo je úžasné!That is amazing!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
