Questions & Answers about Máš rád svůj nový byt?
What does Máš rád mean exactly?
Máš rád means you like.
Literally, the pieces are:
- máš = you have
- rád = glad / fond
But together mít rád is a very common Czech expression meaning to like or to be fond of someone or something.
So:
- Máš rád kávu? = Do you like coffee?
- Máš rád svůj nový byt? = Do you like your new apartment?
Why doesn’t Czech just use one verb for like here?
Czech often uses the expression mít rád for to like in a general sense.
It is one of the most basic and natural ways to say that you like something:
- mám rád čaj = I like tea
- má rád hudbu = he likes music
There are other ways to express liking in Czech, but mít rád is extremely common and important to learn early.
Why is it Máš? Is this informal?