Episode 52 (daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY) transcript included

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: FREQUENCY + JEZDIT/CHODIT

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In today’s post, we’ll dive into the nuances of two important Czech verbs: JEZDIT and CHODIT. Both verbs are essential when describing repetitive actions either by foot or by vehicle. So, let’s get started and explore how these verbs shape our communication in Czech.

Understanding JEZDIT and CHODIT

JEZDIT (to go by means of transport) and CHODIT (to go on foot). These verbs are used to express repeated actions rather than single occurrences.

CHODIT: Walking Through Repeated Actions

1. Chodím na procházku každý den.
   Translation: I go for a walk every day.
2. Chodíš často do fitka?
   Translation: Do you often go to the gym?
3. Jana chodí do práce od pondělí do čtvrtka.
   Translation: Jana goes to work from Monday to Thursday every week.
4. V pátek pracuje doma.
   Translation: She works at home on Fridays.
5. Nechodíme často do kina.
   Translation: We don’t go to the cinema often.
6. Jak často chodíte nakupovat?
   Translation: How often do you go shopping?
7. Kam nikdy nechodí?
   Translation: Where do they never go?

JEZDIT: Riding the Repeated Action

1. Jezdím domů každý víkend.
   Translation: I go home every weekend.
2. Kdy jezdíš obvykle na dovolenou?
   Translation: When do you usually go on holiday?
3. Jana nejezdí často vlakem, protože má auto.
   Translation: Jana doesn’t take the train often because she has a car.
4. V zimě jezdíme někdy na hory.
   Translation: In winter we sometimes go to the mountains.
5. Jak často jezdíte do zahraničí?
   Translation: How often do you go abroad?
6. Nikdy nejezdí taxíkem.
   Translation: They never take a taxi.
7. Chodí často pěšky nebo jezdí autobusem.
   Translation: They often walk or take the bus.