A1 Expression 비격식체

Chcem jesť

I want to eat

A simple way to express hunger.

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문화적 배경

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.

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Add 'niečo'

Saying 'Chcem niečo jesť' (I want to eat something) sounds slightly more natural and less like a demand.

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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.

A simple way to express hunger.

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Add 'niečo'

Saying 'Chcem niečo jesť' (I want to eat something) sounds slightly more natural and less like a demand.

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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.

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Use with 'už'

Adding 'už' (already/now) makes it 'Už chcem jesť', which perfectly captures that 'I'm hungry right now' feeling.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'chcieť'.

Ja ____ jesť pizzu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: chcem

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:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Chcel by som jesť.

The conditional 'Chcel by som' is the standard polite form.

Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.

Priraďte dvojice:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

Basic translation matching.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Si hladný? B: Áno, ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: chcem jesť

The natural response to being hungry is 'chcem jesť'.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'chcieť'. Fill Blank A1

Ja ____ jesť pizzu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: chcem

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? Choose A2

Vyberte najslušnejšiu možnosť:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Chcel by som jesť.

The conditional 'Chcel by som' is the standard polite form.

Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

Basic translation matching.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Si hladný? B: Áno, ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: chcem jesť

The natural response to being hungry is 'chcem jesť'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

Not 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.

관련 표현

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Mám hlad

similar

I have hunger / I am hungry

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Som hladný

similar

I am hungry

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Dám si niečo

builds on

I'll have something

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Dobrú chuť

related

Enjoy your meal

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