Czech Verb Conjugation Practice
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Motion verbs in Czech have special prefixes that change meaning — "jít" (go on foot) vs. "jet" (go by vehicle).
108 verbs
bydletto live (to reside)
regular
býtto be
irregular
běžetto run
irregular
cestovatto travel
regular
choditto walk; to go (habitually)
regular
chtítto want
irregular
chybětto be missing, to be absent
irregular
domluvitarrange, agree on
regular
domluvit seto make an agreement; to come to an understanding
regular
doporučitto recommend
regular
doufatto hope
regular
držetto hold, to keep
regular
děkovatto thank
regular
děkujito thank
regular
dělatto do / to make
regular
hledatto search, to look for
regular
jístto eat
irregular
jítto go
irregular
končitto end, to finish
regular
koupitto buy
regular
All 108 Czech verbs
- bydlet — to live (to reside)
- být — to be
- běžet — to run
- cestovat — to travel
- chodit — to walk; to go (habitually)
- chtít — to want
- chybět — to be missing, to be absent
- domluvit — arrange, agree on
- domluvit se — to make an agreement; to come to an understanding
- doporučit — to recommend
- doufat — to hope
- držet — to hold, to keep
- děkovat — to thank
- děkuji — to thank
- dělat — to do / to make
- hledat — to search, to look for
- jíst — to eat
- jít — to go
- končit — to end, to finish
- koupit — to buy
- kupovat — to buy
- ležet — to lie down, to be lying
- mluvit — to speak; to talk
- moci — to be able (can)
- mrknout — to wink, to blink
- mrzet — to annoy, to vex; to be annoying to someone
- muset — to have to / must
- myslet — to think
- mít — have
- najít — to find
- nakoupit — buy, do the shopping
- nakupovat — to shop / to buy
- naplnit — to fill, to fulfil
- objevovat — to discover; to explore
- ochutnat — to taste
- odejít — to leave, to go away
- otevřít — to open
- platit — to pay
- pochopit — to understand, to grasp
- podívat se — to take a look, to have a look
- pomoci — to help
- poslat — to send
- pospíchat — to hurry, to rush
- potkat — to meet, to encounter
- potěšit — to delight, to please
- potřebovat — to need
- poznat — to recognize, to get to know
- počkat — to wait for a moment; to wait
- požádat — to ask, to request
- pracovat — to work
- pronajmout — to rent out, to lease out
- pršet — to rain
- psát — to write
- pít — to drink
- představit — to introduce; to imagine; to present
- přijít — to come
- půjčit — to lend, to borrow
- rezervovat — to reserve; to book
- rozumět — to understand
- schovat — to hide, to put away
- sedět — to sit
- setkat se — meet
- shánět — to seek, to look for
- slevit — to discount, to lower the price
- smažit — to fry
- snažit se — to try, to make an effort
- snídat — to have breakfast
- souhlasit — to agree, to consent
- soustředit — to concentrate; to focus
- spát — to sleep
- spěchat — to hurry
- stát — to stand
- telefonovat — to telephone / to phone (to call by phone)
- udržovat — to maintain, to sustain, to keep up
- uvařit — to cook
- uvažovat — to consider, to think about
- učit — teach, instruct
- ušetřit — to save, to spare
- vařit — to cook, to boil
- vidět — to see
- volat — to call (shout / phone)
- vstávat — to get up, to rise
- vycházet — to come out; to emerge; to go out
- vypnout — to switch off; to turn off
- vysvětlit — to explain
- vyzkoušet — to try out, to test
- váhat — to hesitate, to waver
- vědět — to know
- věřit — believe, trust
- všimnout si — to notice; to take notice of
- zaplatit — to pay
- zapnout — to turn on; to switch on
- zapomenout — to forget
- zavolat — to call (on the phone), to ring
- zavřít — to close; to shut
- začít — to begin, to start
- zařídit — to arrange; to take care of; to provide
- zkusit — to try, to attempt
- zlepšit — improve
- zrušit — to cancel, to abolish
- ztratit — to lose
- zvonit — to ring (to make a bell or phone sound)
- záležet — to matter; to depend (on)
- čekat — to wait
- číst — to read
- řešit — to solve; to resolve; to deal with
- říct — to say / to tell
- řídit — to drive; to steer; to manage
About Czech Conjugation
Czech Verb Conjugation
Czech verbs are categorized into four main classes based on their present-tense endings. The verbal aspect system — perfective vs. imperfective — is central to Czech grammar, with most verbs existing as aspect pairs that share a root but differ in prefix or suffix.
The Four Classes: Class I verbs end in -e (nese), Class II in -ne (tiskne), Class III in -je (kupuje), and Class IV in -í (prosí). Identifying the class tells you which endings to use across all tenses.
Past Tense: Czech past tense uses an L-participle that agrees in gender and number, combined with auxiliary forms of "být" (dropped in 3rd person). This means "he did" and "she did" have different verb forms — a feature English speakers must get used to.
Czech Conjugation FAQ
How many Czech verbs can I practice?
Our Czech conjugation tool includes a comprehensive set of verbs organized by category, covering both regular and irregular forms. Browse the full list above to see every available verb.
What tenses are available for Czech?
We cover the core tenses used in Czech, from present and past to more advanced forms like the subjunctive or conditional, depending on the language. Each tense has its own column in the practice spreadsheet.
What's the difference between regular and irregular Czech verbs?
Regular Czech verbs follow predictable conjugation patterns — learn the pattern once and apply it to every regular verb. Irregular verbs break these rules and require individual memorization. Use the filter bar above to focus on one type at a time.
Which Czech verbs should I learn first?
Start with the most common everyday verbs — typically "to be," "to have," "to go," "to do," and "to say" in Czech. These high-frequency verbs appear in nearly every conversation and give you the biggest return on your practice time.
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Can I practice Czech conjugation on mobile?
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How does progress tracking work for Czech?
Each time you successfully complete a tense for a verb, it's saved to your account. Progress badges appear on verb cards so you can see at a glance which verbs you've mastered and which tenses still need practice.
What are common mistakes in Czech conjugation?
Common mistakes vary by language but often include mixing up irregular forms, confusing similar tenses, or applying the wrong conjugation pattern. Every verb page lists the most frequent errors for each tense, free for everyone.
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