Czech · Common Verbs
mít rád
to like
Beginnerverb
Definition
To find something pleasant or enjoyable.
Example
Mám rád procházky lesem.
I like walks in the forest.
Etymology
'Mít rád' combines 'mít' from Proto-Slavic *měti (to have) and 'rád', which comes from *rŭdŭ (pleasing), together meaning 'to like or to be fond of'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mít rád' is predominantly used in spoken contexts with informal implications, often utilized in conversation to express personal preferences, understood widely in Czech-speaking regions.