Czech · Common Verbs
chtít
to want
Beginnerverb
Definition
To wish for or desire something.
Example
Chci se naučit česky.
I want to learn Czech.
Etymology
'Chtít' comes from the Proto-Slavic *chěti, stemming from Proto-Indo-European *ḱei-, which means 'to be able' or 'to want'. Its meaning has remained stable over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chtít' is used in both formal and informal contexts, found in everyday language as well as written forms, understood universally in Czech regions.