Word
Moje rodina chce jít tam.
Meaning
My family wants to go there.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Moje rodina chce jít tam.
Why is it Moje rodina instead of Můj rodina?
In Czech, rodina (family) is a feminine noun. Because of that, the possessive pronoun můj (my) must take the feminine form moje when modifying a feminine noun.
Why is the verb form chce used here instead of chtějí, even though a family consists of multiple people?
In Czech, rodina is treated as a singular collective noun. That means it uses the third-person singular form of the verb chtít (to want), which is chce.
What is the difference between jít and jet in Czech?
Jít generally means to go on foot (walking), whereas jet refers to going by vehicle (car, bus, train, etc.). In this sentence, Moje rodina chce jít tam, the emphasis is on going somewhere on foot.
Why is tam used in this sentence, and how does it compare to tady?
Tam means there, indicating a place away from the speaker. Tady means here, referring to the place where the speaker is currently located. So tam is correct if the family wants to go to a different location, away from where they currently are.