mítnout

The Czech verb *mít* (pronounced "meeet") is one of the most fundamental and frequently used verbs in the language, serving as an auxiliary verb and expressing possession, existence, or having a certain state. Its conjugation varies depending on the subject and tense, making it essential for everyday communication.

In its primary role as a main verb, *mít* means "to have" or "to possess." For example, *Mám knihu* translates to "I have a book," while *Nemám peníze* means "I don’t have money." The verb also indicates possession of traits or conditions, such as *Mám hlad* ("I am hungry") or *Mám studený nos* ("I have a cold nose").

As an auxiliary verb, *mít* is used in perfect tenses to form compound verbs, such as *mít* + past participle (*měl jsem jíst* = "I had to eat"). It also appears in expressions like *mít ráda* ("to like") or *mít strach* ("to be afraid").

The verb *mít* is irregular in its conjugation, particularly in the present tense, where it follows a unique pattern: *mám, máš, má, máme, máte, mají*. Past tense forms include *měl, měla, mělo, měli*, while future forms rely on auxiliary verbs like *být* or *muset*.

Common idiomatic uses of *mít* include *mít čas* ("to have time"), *mít pravdu* ("to be right"), and *mít špatnou náladu* ("to be in a bad mood"). Due to its versatility, mastering *mít* is crucial for fluency in Czech.