Determinate Verbs of Motion (isť, letieť)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'isť' or 'letieť' when you are moving in one specific direction right now.
- Use 'isť' (to go) for movement on foot: 'Idem do školy' (I am going to school).
- Use 'letieť' (to fly) for travel by air: 'Letíme do Paríža' (We are flying to Paris).
- These verbs describe a single, purposeful journey happening at this moment.
Conjugation of 'isť' (to go)
| Person | Singular | Plural |
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1st (ja/my)
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idem
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ideme
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2nd (ty/vy)
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ideš
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idete
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3rd (on/oni)
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ide
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idú
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Meanings
These verbs describe a specific, unidirectional movement occurring at the moment of speaking or planned for a specific future time.
Current movement
Action happening right now.
“Idem domov.”
“Letíme do Londýna.”
Planned future
Movement scheduled for the near future.
“Zajtra idem do kina.”
“V piatok letíme na dovolenku.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
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Affirmative
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Subject + Verb
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Idem domov.
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Negative
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Subject + ne + Verb
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Neidem domov.
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Question
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Verb + Subject?
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Ideš domov?
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Future Plan
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Verb + Time
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Zajtra idem preč.
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Short Answer
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Verb
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Idem.
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Negative Answer
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ne + Verb
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Neidem.
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طيف الرسمية
Idem na pracovné stretnutie. (Professional/Social)
Idem na stretnutie. (Professional/Social)
Idem na stretko. (Professional/Social)
Idem na pokec. (Professional/Social)
Motion Verb Map
Determinate
- isť to go
- letieť to fly
Indeterminate
- chodiť to walk
- lietať to fly
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Idem domov.
I am going home.
Letíme do Prahy.
We are flying to Prague.
Ideš do školy?
Are you going to school?
Neidem von.
I am not going out.
Zajtra idem k lekárovi.
Tomorrow I am going to the doctor.
Bežím na autobus.
I am running to the bus.
Letia do Ameriky.
They are flying to America.
Nejdeme do kina.
We are not going to the cinema.
Práve idem na dôležité stretnutie.
I am currently going to an important meeting.
Letíme prvou triedou.
We are flying first class.
Kam ideš v takom daždi?
Where are you going in such rain?
Nejdú na dovolenku, lebo nemajú čas.
They aren't going on vacation because they don't have time.
Už idem, čakaj ma pred vchodom.
I'm on my way, wait for me in front of the entrance.
Letíme nad Alpami, pozri sa von.
We are flying over the Alps, look outside.
Nejdeme tam, pretože je to príliš ďaleko.
We are not going there because it is too far.
Ideš s nami na túru?
Are you coming with us on the hike?
Idem si kúpiť lístok, kým je pokladňa otvorená.
I'm going to buy a ticket while the box office is open.
Letíme v noci, takže budeme spať v lietadle.
We are flying at night, so we will sleep on the plane.
Nejdeme touto cestou, je tam zápcha.
We aren't taking this route, there is a traffic jam.
Ideš naozaj sám?
Are you really going alone?
Idem za ním, aby som mu to vysvetlil osobne.
I am going after him to explain it to him personally.
Letíme ponad oceán, čo je vždy fascinujúce.
We are flying over the ocean, which is always fascinating.
Nejdeme sa sťažovať, radšej to vyriešime sami.
We aren't going to complain, we'd rather solve it ourselves.
Ideš do toho s nami?
Are you joining us in this?
سهل الخلط
Both mean 'to go'.
Both mean 'to fly'.
Both involve leaving.
أخطاء شائعة
Každý deň idem do školy.
Každý deň chodím do školy.
Idem lietadlom do Londýna.
Letím do Londýna.
Idem do práce autom.
Chodím do práce autom.
On ide do kina včera.
Včera som išiel do kina.
Idem behať každý víkend.
Chodím behať každý víkend.
Letím do školy.
Idem do školy.
Idem tam a späť.
Chodím tam a späť.
Idem na plávanie každý utorok.
Chodím na plávanie každý utorok.
Letím na dovolenku každý rok.
Lietam na dovolenku každý rok.
Idem do obchodu, keď mám čas.
Chodím do obchodu, keď mám čas.
Idem do fitka, kedykoľvek môžem.
Chodím do fitka, kedykoľvek môžem.
Letím do práce každý deň.
Lietam do práce každý deň.
Idem na prechádzky často.
Chodím na prechádzky často.
Idem na služobné cesty.
Chodím na služobné cesty.
أنماط الجُمل
Idem do ___.
Letíme do ___.
Ideš so mnou do ___?
Neidem do ___.
Real World Usage
Idem za tebou.
Letíme do Ríma.
Idem na stretnutie.
Idem po jedlo.
Idem na koncert!
Idem touto cestou.
Check the habit
Mode of transport
Future plans
Punctuality
Smart Tips
Use 'letieť' for planes, 'isť' for everything else.
Always use 'chodím' for habits.
Use 'idem' to say you are on your way.
Use 'Ideš?' for invitations.
النطق
Vowel length
Ensure the 'í' in 'letím' is long.
Question
Ideš do kina? ↑
Rising intonation for yes/no questions.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'isť' as a straight arrow pointing to your destination.
ربط بصري
Imagine a person walking in a straight line with a backpack. That is 'isť'.
Rhyme
Kam ideš, tam bežíš, na ceste sa nešetríš.
Story
Peter is at the airport. He looks at his watch. He says 'Letím do Paríža'. He walks to the gate. 'Idem k bráne'. He is on a mission.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Write 3 sentences about where you are going today using 'idem'.
ملاحظات ثقافية
Slovaks are very punctual; 'idem' implies you are leaving now.
Rooted in Proto-Slavic *jьdti.
بدايات محادثة
Kam ideš dnes?
Kedy letíš na dovolenku?
Ideš s nami na kávu?
Prečo ideš pešo?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
Ja ___ do školy.
Každý deň ___ do práce.
Find and fix the mistake:
Idem do Ameriky lietadlom.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
We are flying to Paris.
Answer starts with: Let...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Oni ___ do kina.
Zajtra ___ do Prahy.
Score: /8
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesJa ___ do školy.
Každý deň ___ do práce.
Find and fix the mistake:
Idem do Ameriky lietadlom.
domov / idem / ja
We are flying to Paris.
isť - walk, letieť - fly
Oni ___ do kina.
Zajtra ___ do Prahy.
Score: /8
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Yes, if you are a passenger or driver in a specific trip. But 'letieť' is for air.
'Idem' is for one trip. 'Chodím' is for habits.
Yes, 'Vták letí'.
Yes, 'Zajtra idem do kina' is perfect.
Add 'ne-' to the verb: 'neidem'.
Yes, for any air travel.
Because 'chodím' implies habit.
Yes, 'bežať' (to run), 'niesť' (to carry).
Scaffolded Practice
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