Jdu do školy, protože se chci učit.

I go to school because I want to learn.

Breakdown of Jdu do školy, protože se chci učit.

• já: I
• chtít: to want
• jít: to go
• do: to
• škola: the school
• protože: because
• se: oneself
• učit se: to learn

Questions & Answers about Jdu do školy, protože se chci učit.

Why is Jdu do školy used instead of Chodím do školy?

In Czech, jdu stresses the immediate act of going somewhere, often right now or in the near future. In contrast, chodím do školy expresses habitual or repeated action (e.g., going to school every day as a regular activity).

What does protože mean, and how is it used in the sentence?

Protože means because and introduces a reason for the action. It explains why you are going to school. The structure is: Jdu do školy, protože se chci učit (I’m going to school because I want to learn).

What is the function of se in protože se chci učit?

Se is a reflexive pronoun often used with Czech verbs in certain forms. Here, it pairs with učit to form the reflexive expression učit se (to learn). Chci se učit means I want to learn in a reflexive sense (learning for oneself).

Why is do used instead of na or k before školy?

Do indicates movement into an enclosed space or a destination. Na can also mean going to a place, but is frequently used for open or specific spaces like jít na koncert (go to a concert). K implies towards someone’s direction, as in jít k lékaři (go to the doctor). Since you’re entering the school building, do školy is most natural.

How do I pronounce protože?

Break it down as pro-to-že, with the main stress on the first syllable (PRO-to-že). The r is a trilled or tapped r typical in Czech, the o is a clear vowel sound, and ž is pronounced like the s in measure.