Signification
A simple way to express hunger.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is paramount. If you say 'Chcem jesť', expect to be offered more than you can handle. Lunch is the main meal of the day. Saying 'Chcem jesť' at 12:00 PM is very common. Traditional meals are often shared from common bowls in history, making the request to eat a communal signal. Food delivery apps (Bistro.sk, Wolt) have made 'Chcem jesť' a frequent thought that leads to an app click.
Add 'niečo'
Saying 'Chcem niečo jesť' (I want to eat something) sounds slightly more natural and less like a demand.
Watch the 'ť'
Make sure to pronounce the soft 'ť' at the end of 'jesť'. If you say 'jes', it sounds like 'eat' (imperative) or is just incorrect.
Signification
A simple way to express hunger.
Add 'niečo'
Saying 'Chcem niečo jesť' (I want to eat something) sounds slightly more natural and less like a demand.
Watch the 'ť'
Make sure to pronounce the soft 'ť' at the end of 'jesť'. If you say 'jes', it sounds like 'eat' (imperative) or is just incorrect.
Use with 'už'
Adding 'už' (already/now) makes it 'Už chcem jesť', which perfectly captures that 'I'm hungry right now' feeling.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'chcieť'.
Ja ____ jesť pizzu.
The first person singular form of 'chcieť' is 'chcem'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to say you want to eat in a restaurant?
Vyberte najslušnejšiu možnosť:
The conditional 'Chcel by som' is the standard polite form.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Priraďte dvojice:
Basic translation matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Si hladný? B: Áno, ____ ____.
The natural response to being hungry is 'chcem jesť'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ____ jesť pizzu.
The first person singular form of 'chcieť' is 'chcem'.
Vyberte najslušnejšiu možnosť:
The conditional 'Chcel by som' is the standard polite form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic translation matching.
A: Si hladný? B: Áno, ____ ____.
The natural response to being hungry is 'chcem jesť'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot inherently, but it is very direct. Use it with family and friends. Use 'Chcel by som jesť' with strangers.
Yes, 'Chcem [noun]' is very common. 'Chcem jesť pizzu' is just more specific about the action.
'Jesť' is the act of eating. 'Najesť sa' means to eat until you are full or to have a complete meal.
Simply add 'ne-' to the verb: 'Nechcem jesť'.
'Chcem jesť' is much more common. 'Chcem jedlo' sounds like you are asking for the physical object of food rather than the meal.
Expressions liées
Mám hlad
similarI have hunger / I am hungry
Som hladný
similarI am hungry
Dám si niečo
builds onI'll have something
Dobrú chuť
relatedEnjoy your meal
