chodit
[ˈxoɟɪt]
The Czech language uses different verbs for 'go'. The default form is chodit. Wiktionary also lists jet and jezdit.
Meaning: to move through space (especially from one place to another) (verb)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA |
|---|---|
| chodit | [ˈxoɟɪt] (narrow) |
| jet | [ˈjɛt] (narrow) |
| jezdit | [ˈjɛzɟɪt] (narrow) |
The verb for 'go' in Czech is determined by how you are moving through space.
Which one should you use?
Czech distinguishes between movement on foot and movement by vehicle. Use chodit for walking or for habitual movement on foot. Use jet for traveling by a vehicle (like a car, train or bike) for a specific trip. Use jezdit for traveling by a vehicle habitually or repeatedly.
Related words
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use a single verb for 'go', but in Czech you must distinguish between going on foot (chodit) and going by vehicle (jet/jezdit).
Did you know?
- While chodit means to walk, it is also the verb used for 'dating' someone or 'attending' a school or job, as these are viewed as habitual movements.
- In Czech, you can use the verb chodit to describe the movement of a clock's hands, whereas English uses 'run' or 'go'.
- The verb jezdit is used not only for cars and trains but also for animals that are ridden, such as horses, treating the animal as the vehicle.
Examples in context
- Tom tam chce jet.Tom wants to go there.This sentence shows how to use jet to express a desire to go somewhere.Tatoeba #8878336 by Ergulis, translation #8876938 by CK
- Musím jet do města.I have to go to the city.This sentence demonstrates the use of jet for a required trip to a destination.Tatoeba #1660802 by jose76c, translation #1215953 by Kristinka
- Odmítáš jet s námi?Do you refuse to go with us?This sentence uses jet to ask about a specific trip with others.Tatoeba #4412942 by lovermann, translation #8843021 by Ergulis
- Prosím, mohl byste jít pomalu?Could you please go slowly?
- Musím jít na schůzku.I have to go to a meeting.
- Můžu jít dovnitř?Can I go inside?
- Promiňte, musím jít.Sorry, I have to go.
- Ty jdeš tancovat dnes večer?Are you going dancing tonight?
- Jdeme ven, chceš se přidat?We're going out, do you want to join us?
- Musím jít na záchod.I need to go to the restroom.
- Chodím do kina každou neděli.I go to the cinema every Sunday.
- Přijdeš s námi? Chodíme na procházku.Will you come with us? We go for a walk.
- Chodíme do téhle restaurace často.We go to this restaurant often.
- Na dovolenou jedeme vlakem.We go on vacation by train.
- Chceš jet na pláž?Do you want to go to the beach?
- Kdy můžeš jet na nákupy?When can you go shopping?
- 110 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jan and Tereza are talking about their daily exercise habits.
- JanChodíš často do parku?Do you go to the park often?
- TerezaAno, chodím tam každé ráno.Yes, I go there every morning.
- JanChceš chodit tam dnes se mnou?Do you want to go there with me today?
- TerezaRáda, půjdu s tebou!I'd love to, I will go with you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “go” translations and entries chodit, jet, jezdit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
