Signification
Stating the need to leave.
Contexte culturel
The 'Czech Goodbye' often involves standing in the hallway for a long time after saying you must leave. It's a sign of a good visit. In business, 'Musím jít' is direct and respected. Time management is valued, and staying too long can be seen as inefficient. When the 'alpha' of the group says 'Musím jít,' it's often the signal for the whole table to pay and leave together. In villages, saying 'Musím jít' might be followed by being offered 'výslužka' (food to take home).
Add 'Už'
Adding 'už' (already) before 'musím' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't forget the infinitive
Always use 'jít', never 'jdu', 'jdeš', etc., after 'musím'.
Signification
Stating the need to leave.
Add 'Už'
Adding 'už' (already) before 'musím' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't forget the infinitive
Always use 'jít', never 'jdu', 'jdeš', etc., after 'musím'.
The 'Soft' Exit
If you want to be extra polite, say 'Budu muset jít' (I will have to go). It sounds less abrupt.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I must go'.
Já ______ jít.
The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb 'muset' must be conjugated in the first person singular: 'musím'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have to go now'?
Select the best option:
'Už' adds the meaning of 'now/already', making it sound very natural. 'Musím jdu' is grammatically wrong, and 'na domů' is incorrect.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a hurry to catch a train.
'Musím letět' (I must fly) is the common way to express that you are in a big hurry.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Dáš si čaj?' B: 'Ne, děkuji. ______.'
B is declining the tea because they have to leave.
Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.
Connect the pairs.
Matching the correct conjugation to the pronoun.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Variations of Leaving
Speed
- • Musím jít (Normal)
- • Musím letět (Fast)
- • Musím padat (Slang)
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesJá ______ jít.
The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb 'muset' must be conjugated in the first person singular: 'musím'.
Select the best option:
'Už' adds the meaning of 'now/already', making it sound very natural. 'Musím jdu' is grammatically wrong, and 'na domů' is incorrect.
You are in a hurry to catch a train.
'Musím letět' (I must fly) is the common way to express that you are in a big hurry.
A: 'Dáš si čaj?' B: 'Ne, děkuji. ______.'
B is declining the tea because they have to leave.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the correct conjugation to the pronoun.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in informal contexts, 'Už musím' is a very common way to say 'I have to go' without saying the verb 'jít'.
No, it's not rude. However, it's polite to add a reason, like 'Musím jít, zítra brzy vstávám'.
'Jít' is general 'go', while 'odejít' specifically means 'to leave/depart'. 'Musím jít' is more common in conversation.
You change the verb 'muset' to the 'we' form: 'Musíme jít'.
Yes, 'Musím jít' is used idiomatically for leaving, regardless of the transport. But 'Musím jet' is more precise if you are driving.
Use the past tense: 'Musel jsem jít'.
'Omluvte mě, budu muset odejít' is a very formal way to excuse yourself.
Absolutely. It's often used to end a chat session. You might see it as 'už musim'.
Technically yes, but in the phrase 'Musím jít', it has a broader meaning of 'leaving'.
Yes, 'pryč' means 'away'. 'Musím jít pryč' means 'I must go away'.
Expressions liées
Už jdu.
similarI'm coming / I'm on my way.
Měj se.
builds onTake care.
Sbohem.
contrastFarewell (God be with you).
Musím odejít.
specialized formI must depart.
