When you're first starting out with Czech, one of the most useful verbs to learn is koupit. This verb means 'to buy' or 'to purchase'. It's a perfective verb, which means it refers to a completed action. For example, if you want to say 'I bought a coffee,' you would use a form of koupit.
You'll use koupit constantly in everyday situations, whether you're at a shop, a market, or even online. It's essential for talking about acquiring things. Remember, it's about the act of completing the purchase.
When you want to express the act of purchasing something in Czech, you'll use the verb koupit. This verb means 'to buy' or 'to purchase'. It's a fundamental word for everyday transactions. For instance, if you're at a shop and want to say you bought bread, you'd use a form of this verb. Remember, it's a perfective verb, so it describes a completed action.
When you're shopping or making a transaction in Czech, koupit is your go-to verb for 'to buy'.
It's a perfective verb, meaning it describes a completed action. Its imperfective counterpart, kupovat, is used for ongoing or repeated buying.
You'll often use it with things like 'chci koupit chleba' (I want to buy bread) or 'musím si koupit nový telefon' (I need to buy a new phone for myself).
Remember that the object you are buying will often be in the accusative case.
§ Koupit: Essential Czech for Everyday Transactions
The verb 'koupit' is incredibly useful in Czech. It means 'to buy' or 'to purchase'. As an A1 learner, mastering this word will unlock countless everyday interactions, whether you're at the grocery store, a clothing shop, or even online.
Let's dive into how 'koupit' is used and where you'll encounter it in real life.
- DEFINITION
- To obtain in exchange for payment
§ Koupit at the Store: Your First Czech Shopping Words
When you're out shopping in the Czech Republic, 'koupit' is a word you'll hear and use constantly. Imagine you're at a potraviny (grocery store) or a obchod (shop).
Chci si koupit chleba.
Translation hint: "I want to buy bread." (Chci = I want, si = reflexive pronoun, chleba = bread)
Můžu si to koupit tady?
Translation hint: "Can I buy this here?" (Můžu = I can, to = this, tady = here)
§ Koupit in Conversations: Planning and Decisions
Beyond direct transactions, 'koupit' comes up when you're discussing future purchases or making plans with friends and colleagues.
Chceme koupit nový byt.
Translation hint: "We want to buy a new apartment." (Chceme = We want, nový = new, byt = apartment)
Už sis to koupil?
Translation hint: "Have you already bought it?" (Už = already, sis = you (informal) + si, to = it, koupil = bought (past tense, masculine))
§ Koupit in a Work or School Context
Even at work or school, 'koupit' can pop up. Maybe you need to buy supplies, or someone is talking about purchasing equipment.
Musíme koupit nové tužky do kanceláře.
Translation hint: "We have to buy new pencils for the office." (Musíme = We must/have to, nové = new, tužky = pencils, do kanceláře = for the office)
Kde můžu koupit učebnice?
Translation hint: "Where can I buy textbooks?" (Kde = Where, můžu = I can, učebnice = textbooks)
§ Koupit in the News or Online
You'll also see 'koupit' in headlines or articles, especially when discussing consumer trends, real estate, or company acquisitions.
Lidé chtějí koupit více.
Translation hint: "People want to buy more." (Lidé = People, chtějí = they want, více = more)
When browsing online stores or classifieds, you'll see phrases like:
Koupit online: Buy online
Chci koupit: I want to buy
Understanding 'koupit' is a fundamental step in becoming more independent in Czech-speaking environments. Start by using it in simple sentences, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. That's how you learn!
Chci si koupit novou knihu. (I want to buy a new book.)
Včera jsem si koupil auto. (Yesterday I bought a car.)
Musíme si pořídit nový gauč. (We need to get/buy a new sofa.)
Kde jsi si pořídil ten batoh? (Where did you get/buy that backpack?)
Jdu si nakoupit jídlo. (I'm going to buy groceries/do the food shopping.)
Potřebujeme nakoupit víc mléka. (We need to buy more milk.)
- Koupit
- Use for buying specific, often individual, items. It's the most common and neutral choice.
- Pořídit
- Use when acquiring something new, often significant, or when the focus is on obtaining something you didn't have before, not just the transaction itself.
- Nakoupit
- Use for doing general shopping, especially for multiple items like groceries or supplies.
How Formal Is It?
"Chtěl bych si zakoupit lístky na koncert. (I would like to purchase tickets for the concert.)"
"Potřebuji si koupit nový chleba. (I need to buy new bread.)"
"Musíme si pořídit novou ledničku. (We have to get a new fridge.)"
"Půjdeme si koupit zmrzlinu? (Shall we go buy ice cream?)"
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按水平分级的例句
Chtěla bych si koupit nové auto, ale ceny jsou teď strašně vysoké.
I would like to buy a new car, but prices are terribly high now.
Conditional tense (chtěla bych si koupit) indicates a desire or wish. 'Si koupit' is a reflexive verb, often used for buying something for oneself.
Můžeme si dovolit koupit ten dům, pokud získáme hypotéku s výhodnými podmínkami.
We can afford to buy that house if we get a mortgage with favorable terms.
'Dovolit si koupit' means 'to afford to buy'. 'Pokud' introduces a conditional clause.
Rozhodl se koupit akcie této společnosti, protože věří v její budoucí růst.
He decided to buy shares of this company because he believes in its future growth.
'Rozhodl se koupit' means 'he decided to buy'. 'Protože' introduces a reason.
Při své poslední návštěvě Prahy jsem si koupila nádherný šperk, který mi připomíná ten zážitek.
During my last visit to Prague, I bought a beautiful piece of jewelry that reminds me of that experience.
Past tense (jsem si koupila). 'Si koupila' again for buying something for oneself.
Bylo nutné koupit nové vybavení do kanceláře, aby se zvýšila efektivita práce.
It was necessary to buy new equipment for the office to increase work efficiency.
'Bylo nutné koupit' means 'it was necessary to buy'. 'Aby se zvýšila' introduces a purpose clause.
Kdybych měla víc peněz, koupila bych si ostrov a žila bych tam v klidu.
If I had more money, I would buy an island and live there in peace.
Conditional clause (Kdybych měla) followed by conditional consequence (koupila bych si, žila bych). 'Si koupila' is used here as well.
Nemohu uvěřit, že se mi podařilo koupit lístky na ten koncert; byly okamžitě vyprodané.
I can't believe I managed to buy tickets for that concert; they were immediately sold out.
'Podařilo se mi koupit' means 'I managed to buy'. 'Vyprodané' is a past participle used as an adjective.
Pokud chcete koupit kvalitní kávu, doporučuji navštívit specializovaný obchod.
If you want to buy quality coffee, I recommend visiting a specialized shop.
'Pokud chcete koupit' means 'if you want to buy'. 'Doporučuji' means 'I recommend'.
常见搭配
常用短语
Chci si koupit něco dobrého.
I want to buy something good. (something tasty)
Kde můžu koupit lístky?
Where can I buy tickets?
Kolik to stojí koupit?
How much does it cost to buy it?
Musím si koupit nové boty.
I need to buy new shoes. (I must buy)
Pojďme si koupit zmrzlinu.
Let's go buy ice cream.
Můžu to koupit online?
Can I buy it online?
Koupil jsem si novou knihu.
I bought a new book. (masculine singular)
Koupili jsme si dům.
We bought a house. (past tense, plural)
Chceš si koupit kávu?
Do you want to buy coffee? (informal 'you')
Co si chceš koupit?
What do you want to buy?
习语与表达
"Koupit zajíce v pytli."
To buy a pig in a poke.
Nesmíš koupit zajíce v pytli, vždy si zboží prohlédni. (You must not buy a pig in a poke, always inspect the goods.)
neutral"Koupit si něco za své."
To buy something with one's own money.
Konečně si můžu koupit to kolo za své. (Finally, I can buy that bike with my own money.)
neutral"Koupit si něčí přízeň."
To buy someone's favor/affection.
Snažil se koupit si její přízeň drahými dárky. (He tried to buy her favor with expensive gifts.)
neutral"Koupit se do něčeho."
To buy into something (e.g., a company, a project).
Chtěl se koupit do rodinného podniku. (He wanted to buy into the family business.)
neutral"Koupit si čas."
To buy time.
Potřeboval jsem si koupit čas, abych dokončil práci. (I needed to buy time to finish the work.)
neutral"Koupit si na něco (např. auto)."
To buy something for oneself (e.g., a car).
Koupil jsem si na sebe nové auto. (I bought myself a new car.)
informal"Koupit si něco pro radost."
To buy something for pleasure.
Koupila jsem si pro radost novou knihu. (I bought a new book for pleasure.)
neutral"Koupit si něco do foroty."
To buy something in reserve/for later.
Vždy si koupím jídlo do foroty, kdyby něco. (I always buy food in reserve, just in case.)
informal"Koupit si někoho."
To bribe someone.
Pokusil se koupit si svědka. (He tried to bribe the witness.)
neutral"Koupit si lístky v předprodeji."
To buy tickets in advance/presale.
Vždycky si kupujeme lístky v předprodeji, abychom měli dobrá místa. (We always buy tickets in advance to get good seats.)
neutral如何使用
Koupit is a perfective verb, meaning it describes a completed action. Its imperfective counterpart is kupovat (to be buying, to buy repeatedly). You use koupit when you want to say you bought something once, or you will buy it. If you are describing an ongoing or repeated action of buying, you would use kupovat.
Examples:
- Už jsem si koupil lístky. (I have already bought tickets.)
- Chci si koupit nové auto. (I want to buy a new car.)
- Každý týden kupuji chleba. (Every week I buy bread.)
A common mistake is confusing koupit with kupovat. Remember, koupit is for a single, completed purchase, while kupovat is for an ongoing or repeated buying action. Also, Czech often uses the reflexive pronoun 'si' with 'koupit' when buying something for oneself.
Incorrect: Koupoval jsem si včera boty. (I was buying shoes yesterday.)
Correct: Koupil jsem si včera boty. (I bought shoes yesterday.)
小贴士
Basic Meaning of 'koupit'
The verb 'koupit' (pronounced koh-pit) means to buy or to purchase. It's a fundamental verb for everyday transactions.
Perfective Aspect
'Koupit' is a perfective verb. This means it describes a completed action. Its imperfective counterpart, meaning 'to be buying' or 'to buy repeatedly', is 'kupovat'.
Common Usage: What you buy
You'll almost always use 'koupit' with an object in the accusative case. For example: 'Koupím auto.' (I will buy a car.)
Past Tense Conjugation
To say you bought something, use the past tense: 'Já jsem koupil/koupila.' (I bought - masculine/feminine). 'On koupil.' (He bought.) 'Ona koupila.' (She bought.)
Future Tense Formation
Since 'koupit' is perfective, its present tense forms actually function as the future tense. 'Koupím' means 'I will buy'. 'Koupíš' means 'You will buy'.
Example: Buying Food
'Potřebuju koupit chleba.' (I need to buy bread.) Here, 'chleba' (bread) is in the accusative case.
Example: Buying Gifts
'Chtěl bych koupit dárek.' (I would like to buy a gift.) 'dárek' (gift) is another accusative example.
Using 'za' for price
To specify the price, use 'za' (for) followed by the accusative case. 'Koupím to za sto korun.' (I will buy it for one hundred crowns.)
Don't Confuse with 'prodávat'
Be careful not to confuse 'koupit' (to buy) with 'prodávat' (to sell). They are opposites!
Shopping in Czech Republic
When shopping in the Czech Republic, you'll hear 'koupit' or 'kupovat' often. Practice saying 'Chtěl bych koupit...' (I would like to buy...).
自我测试 42 个问题
Chci ___ chleba.
The sentence means 'I want to buy bread.' 'Koupit' means 'to buy'.
Můžu si ___ lístek?
The sentence means 'Can I buy a ticket?' 'Koupit' means 'to buy'.
Musím ___ nové auto.
The sentence means 'I need to buy a new car.' 'Koupit' means 'to buy'.
Chcete si ___ kávu?
The sentence means 'Do you want to buy coffee?' 'Koupit' means 'to buy'.
Kde můžu ___ vodu?
The sentence means 'Where can I buy water?' 'Koupit' means 'to buy'.
Potřebuji ___ dárek.
The sentence means 'I need to buy a gift.' 'Koupit' means 'to buy'.
I want to buy an apple.
Can I buy a ticket?
Where can I buy water?
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Chci si koupit kávu.
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Můžu si koupit chleba?
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Kde si můžu koupit pivo?
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Chtěl jsem si ___ nové auto, ale nemám dost peněz. (I wanted to ___ a new car, but I don't have enough money.)
'Koupit' means to buy. 'Prodat' means to sell, 'najmout' means to rent, and 'dostat' means to get.
Mohli bychom si ___ lístky online, abychom se vyhnuli frontám. (We could ___ tickets online to avoid queues.)
'Koupit' is the most direct translation for 'buy' in this context. While 'rezervovat' (reserve) and 'objednat' (order) can be related, 'koupit' specifically implies the exchange of money for the item.
Před cestou musíme ___ nové boty, protože ty staré jsou rozbité. (Before the trip, we need to ___ new shoes because the old ones are broken.)
To get new shoes when the old ones are broken, you would 'koupit' (buy) them. 'Hledat' means to look for, 'opravit' means to repair, and 'zabalit' means to pack.
Rozhodla se ___ si byt v centru města, i když byl drahý. (She decided to ___ an apartment in the city center, even though it was expensive.)
To own an apartment, she decided to 'koupit' (buy) it. 'Pronajmout' means to rent, 'postavit' means to build, and 'prodat' means to sell.
Kde si můžu ___ jízdenku na vlak do Brna? (Where can I ___ a train ticket to Brno?)
You 'koupit' (buy) a ticket. 'Ověřit' means to verify, 'zaplatit' means to pay, and 'zarezervovat' means to reserve, but 'koupit' specifically refers to the act of purchasing.
Mám v plánu si ___ dárek pro mou sestru k narozeninám. (I plan to ___ a gift for my sister for her birthday.)
While you could 'vyrobit' (make) or 'najít' (find) a gift, 'koupit' (buy) is a common way to obtain a gift for someone.
Vyberte správné slovo: Musím ______ mléko a chleba.
The sentence requires a verb meaning 'to buy' to complete the idea of acquiring milk and bread.
Která věta je gramaticky správná?
This sentence correctly uses the past tense of 'koupit' (koupila jsem si) and the proper word order.
Co znamená 'koupit si něco na památku'?
'Na památku' translates to 'as a souvenir' or 'to remember'.
Slovo 'koupit' se používá pouze pro nákup potravin.
'Koupit' can be used for purchasing any item, not just food. For example, 'koupit auto' (to buy a car).
Fráze 'jít nakoupit' je synonymem pro 'jít koupit'.
'Jít nakoupit' means 'to go shopping' (an ongoing activity), while 'jít koupit' means 'to go buy' (a specific item).
Pokud si něco koupím, tak to vlastním.
When you buy something, you obtain ownership of it.
The correct order for this sentence is 'I want to buy a new car.' In Czech, the reflexive pronoun 'si' often comes after the verb 'chtít' (to want) when the action benefits the subject.
The correct order for this sentence is 'Today we must buy food for dinner.' The verb 'koupit' (to buy) typically precedes the direct object 'jídlo' (food).
The correct order for this sentence is 'Yesterday she bought herself a beautiful dress.' In Czech, the time adverb 'včera' (yesterday) often comes first, followed by the reflexive pronoun 'si' and the subject 'ona'.
Popište situaci, kdy jste naposledy potřebovali něco koupit, ale neměli jste dostatek peněz. Jak jste se cítili a jak jste situaci vyřešili?
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Sample answer
Minulý týden jsem chtěl koupit novou knihu, ale zjistil jsem, že mám u sebe jen málo peněz. Cítil jsem se trochu zklamaně, ale rozhodl jsem se knihu koupit později, až budu mít dostatek prostředků. Nakonec jsem si ji koupil online s doručením domů.
Představte si, že chcete koupit dárek pro svého nejlepšího kamaráda k narozeninám. Co byste mu koupili a proč? Popište své úvahy.
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Sample answer
Pro svého nejlepšího kamaráda bych chtěl koupit kvalitní kávovar, protože vím, že miluje dobrou kávu a často si stěžuje na svůj starý. Myslím, že by ho to velmi potěšilo a určitě by ho často používal. Navíc bych k němu přidal i speciální zrna, aby mohl hned začít experimentovat.
Napište krátký odstavec o tom, jak se změnily vaše nákupní návyky v posledních pěti letech. Kde nejčastěji nakupujete a proč? Co nejraději kupujete?
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Sample answer
V posledních pěti letech se mé nákupní návyky výrazně změnily. Dříve jsem hodně nakupoval v kamenných obchodech, ale teď už většinu věcí kupuji online, hlavně kvůli pohodlí a širší nabídce. Nejraději kupuji elektroniku a knihy, protože je to online často levnější a doručení je rychlé.
Proč si Markéta nakonec koupila dražší boty?
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Markéta si chtěla koupit nové boty na zimu. Prošla několik obchodů, ale nic se jí nelíbilo. Nakonec si vzpomněla na malý butik, který objevila minulý měsíc. Tam si vybrala krásné kožené boty, které byly sice dražší, než plánovala, ale věděla, že se jí budou hodit. Koupila si je a odešla spokojená domů.
Proč si Markéta nakonec koupila dražší boty?
Markéta si vybrala krásné kožené boty, které byly sice dražší, ale věděla, že se jí budou hodit. To znamená, že jí vyhovovaly i přes vyšší cenu.
Markéta si vybrala krásné kožené boty, které byly sice dražší, ale věděla, že se jí budou hodit. To znamená, že jí vyhovovaly i přes vyšší cenu.
Jak Petr nakonec získal lístky na koncert?
Read this passage:
Petr potřeboval koupit lístky na koncert, který byl už téměř vyprodaný. Zkoušel online portály, volal na infolinku, ale bez úspěchu. Pak ho napadlo zkusit štěstí přímo u pokladny v den koncertu. Přijel s předstihem a kupodivu se mu podařilo koupit poslední dva lístky. Byl nadšený, že se mu to podařilo.
Jak Petr nakonec získal lístky na koncert?
Petr zkoušel online portály a infolinku bez úspěchu. Nakonec se mu podařilo koupit poslední dva lístky přímo u pokladny v den koncertu.
Petr zkoušel online portály a infolinku bez úspěchu. Nakonec se mu podařilo koupit poslední dva lístky přímo u pokladny v den koncertu.
Proč si Anna vybrala dražší mobilní telefon?
Read this passage:
Anna se rozhodla, že si koupí nový mobilní telefon. Pečlivě si prošla recenze, porovnávala modely a ceny. Měla jasnou představu o tom, co chce. Nakonec si vybrala model, který splňoval všechny její požadavky, i když byl o něco dražší. Věděla, že to bude dobrá investice, protože telefon často používá k práci i zábavě.
Proč si Anna vybrala dražší mobilní telefon?
Anna si vybrala dražší model, protože splňoval všechny její požadavky a věděla, že to bude dobrá investice, jelikož telefon často používá.
Anna si vybrala dražší model, protože splňoval všechny její požadavky a věděla, že to bude dobrá investice, jelikož telefon často používá.
This sentence describes the decision to buy a new car after the old one was no longer functional. The word order reflects a natural flow in Czech.
This sentence explains the reason for not being able to buy a house, focusing on the rising market prices. The word order emphasizes the inability and the cause.
This sentence describes a conditional promise to buy a bicycle. The word order clearly links the condition with the outcome.
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Basic Meaning of 'koupit'
The verb 'koupit' (pronounced koh-pit) means to buy or to purchase. It's a fundamental verb for everyday transactions.
Perfective Aspect
'Koupit' is a perfective verb. This means it describes a completed action. Its imperfective counterpart, meaning 'to be buying' or 'to buy repeatedly', is 'kupovat'.
Common Usage: What you buy
You'll almost always use 'koupit' with an object in the accusative case. For example: 'Koupím auto.' (I will buy a car.)
Past Tense Conjugation
To say you bought something, use the past tense: 'Já jsem koupil/koupila.' (I bought - masculine/feminine). 'On koupil.' (He bought.) 'Ona koupila.' (She bought.)
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bohatý
A1Rich or wealthy
cena
A1The amount of money expected or required in payment
chudý
A1Poor
drahý
A1Costing a lot of money
levný
A1Low in price; worth more than its cost
peníze
A1A current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
platit
A1To give money for goods or services
prodávat
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