pojď
The Czech phrase for "come on" (as an expression of encouragement) is pojď.
You will often see it paired with the phrase no tak to add emphasis, much like saying "Come on now" in English.
Meaning: expression of encouragement (intj)
Which one should you use?
The form pojď is the singular informal imperative. In contrast, pojďme is the first-person plural inclusive form used to mean "let's go" or "let's come", while pojďte is used when addressing a group of people or a single person formally.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the speaker includes themselves in the encouragement, they use the form pojďme, which is equivalent to "let's come" or "let's go". When addressing one person formally or a group of people, use pojďte.
Did you know?
- While pojď means 'come', the Czech word for 'go' is jdi. Both are used interchangeably to mean 'come on' depending on whether the speaker is moving toward the listener or pulling them along.
- When used to express disbelief (like 'Come on, you're joking!'), Czech speakers rarely use pojď and instead use the word no, often drawn out as nooo.
- The word pojď is a contraction of the older form 'pojdi', though the shorter version is what you will hear in modern daily speech.
Examples in context
- No tak, pojďme se nasnídat.Come on, let's get breakfast.This sentence shows how to use pojď to suggest an activity, such as having breakfast.Tatoeba #7694358 by Ergulis, translation #4016844 by CK
- Pojď (vážně), jinak zmeškáme autobus!Come on, otherwise we'll miss the bus!
- Pojď na pivo, jinak to bude nudné.Come for a beer, otherwise it'll be boring.
- Pojď už na to!Come on, go for it!
- Pojď, musíme se uspěchat.Come on, we must hurry.
Example conversation
Tereza is trying to motivate Tomáš to join a race.
- TerezaPojď, už to začíná!Come on, it's starting!
- TomášNechci se teď hýbat.I don't want to move now.
- TerezaPojď, bude to zábava!Come on, it will be fun!
- TomášDobře, jdu s tebou.Fine, I'll go with you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
