Episode 22 (daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY) transcript included

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: TO GO IN CZECH + MEANS OF TRANSPORT

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Let’s Talk Transport

This week, our focus is on transportation vocabulary, but today’s highlight is a common challenge: expressing „to go“ in Czech. Unlike English, Czech distinguishes between going on foot and using some means of transport. Let’s dive in and explore!

On Foot vs. By Transport

In Czech, expressing „to go“ depends on your mode of travel.

• JÍT is used when you’re going on foot:
  • Jdu domů
    • I am going home.
  • Jdeš ven?
    • Are you going out?
  • Jana jde do práce
    • Jana is going to work.
  • And many more…
• JET is for when you’re using any means of transport:
  • Jedu domů autem
    • I’m going home by car.
  • Jedeš teď trolejbusem?
    • Are you going by trolleybus now?