Meaning
Indicating readiness to start a task.
Cultural Background
In Czech sports culture, especially hockey and football, 'Jdeme na to' is the standard chant or locker-room shout to build team spirit before a period starts. The phrase is often used by 'Kutilové' (DIY enthusiasts). It marks the moment the planning ends and the actual building or fixing begins. In Czech pubs, when a new round of beers arrives, someone might say 'Jdeme na to' to signal the first sip of the fresh beer. Czech teachers use 'Pojďme na to' to transition from a break back to the lesson, often accompanied by a clap of the hands.
Sound like a native
Add 'Tak' at the beginning: 'Tak jdeme na to!' This makes it sound much more natural and decisive.
Don't overthink the 'to'
The 'to' doesn't have to refer to a specific noun mentioned before. It just means 'the situation at hand.'
Meaning
Indicating readiness to start a task.
Sound like a native
Add 'Tak' at the beginning: 'Tak jdeme na to!' This makes it sound much more natural and decisive.
Don't overthink the 'to'
The 'to' doesn't have to refer to a specific noun mentioned before. It just means 'the situation at hand.'
Enthusiasm matters
This phrase is usually said with a rising intonation and a bit of energy. Saying it too slowly makes you sound reluctant.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct preposition for the phrase 'Let's do it!'
Jdeme ___ to!
The idiomatic phrase always uses 'na' followed by the accusative.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Petr: 'Máš všechno připravené na vaření?' Jana: 'Ano, ______.'
Jana is signaling that she is ready to start the task of cooking.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Jdeme na to'?
It is a phrase used to initiate action.
Fill in the missing verb form.
My už jsme připraveni, tak ______ na to!
The subject is 'My' (We), so the verb must be 'jdeme'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to say 'Jdeme na to!'
Work
- • New project
- • Meeting start
- • Sending email
Fun
- • Board games
- • Video games
- • Sports
Food
- • Pizza arrival
- • Cooking
- • Opening wine
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJdeme ___ to!
The idiomatic phrase always uses 'na' followed by the accusative.
Petr: 'Máš všechno připravené na vaření?' Jana: 'Ano, ______.'
Jana is signaling that she is ready to start the task of cooking.
When would you say 'Jdeme na to'?
It is a phrase used to initiate action.
My už jsme připraveni, tak ______ na to!
The subject is 'My' (We), so the verb must be 'jdeme'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral to informal. It's fine for the office but maybe not for a speech to the President.
Yes, it's a complete sentence on its own.
'Jdeme' is more common and casual; 'Pojďme' is a bit more 'proper' and instructional.
Yes, if you are starting a task by yourself.
Usually no. For leaving, use 'Jdeme' or 'Pojďme'. 'Jdeme na to' implies starting a specific activity.
Yes, in Slovak it is 'Ideme na to' and it's used exactly the same way.
Be careful; it can sound very blunt or objectifying in that context. Better to avoid.
Say 'Jdeme na pivo.' 'Jdeme na to' would only be said once the beer is already on the table.
In careful speech, yes. In casual speech, it's often dropped: 'deme na to'.
Absolutely, it's one of the most common sports phrases.
Related Phrases
Jdeme do toho
similarLet's go into it / Let's go for it
Pojďme na to
synonymLet's get to it
Dáme se do toho
synonymLet's get down to it
Začínáme
synonymWe are starting
Končíme
contrastWe are finishing
