Musím jít brzo do práce.

I have to go to work early.

Breakdown of Musím jít brzo do práce.

• já: I
• jít: to go
• do: to
• práce: the work
• brzo: early
• muset: to have to

Questions & Answers about Musím jít brzo do práce.

Why do we use Musím in the sentence instead of other forms like Musíte?

Musím is the first-person singular of the verb muset (to have to / must). It means I must.
Musíte is the second-person plural or the formal version for you (either multiple people or a polite singular). Since the speaker is talking about themselves, musím is correct here.

What is the difference between brzo and brzy in Czech?

Both brzo and brzy mean soon or early and can be used interchangeably in most contexts. Some people consider brzy slightly more formal, but both are perfectly acceptable in everyday speech.

Could I say Musím brzo jít do práce instead of Musím jít brzo do práce?

Although Czech word order is flexible, Musím jít brzo do práce sounds more natural. Placing brzo right after jít emphasizes the time (early) in relation to the action of going. Saying Musím brzo jít do práce is not wrong, but it’s less common.

Is musím the only way to express I have to in Czech?

Musím is the standard form for I must / I have to. However, you might also encounter phrases like je nutné (it’s necessary) or potřebuji (I need), depending on the context. But if you want to say I must, musím is the direct and most common equivalent.

Does do práce always mean to work?

Yes, in everyday usage, do práce generally means to (my) job/workplace. Práce itself means work or job. If you need to specify a particular workplace, you can add more detail (e.g., do kanceláře – to the office), but do práce is understood as going to one’s job.