Czech · Common Verbs

mít

to have

Beginnerverb

Definition

To own or possess something.

Example

Mám dva lístky na koncert.

I have two tickets for the concert.

Etymology

'Mít' has its roots in the Proto-Slavic '*měti', meaning to have or to possess. This verb has maintained its core meaning throughout its historical development in the Czech language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mít' is one of the most common verbs in Czech, used in both formal and informal contexts, essential in everyday conversation and writing.

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