
Hledat
to ask
01
ptát se, žádat
to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb about sth | to ask sb sth
Transitive: to ask about sth
Example
Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?
Můžeš se ho ptát, jestli bude zítra na schůzce?
Did you ask him about his plans for the weekend?
Ptal jsi se ho na jeho plány na víkend?
02
ptát se, žádat
to request for something or tell someone to give or do something
Ditransitive: to ask sb for sth | to ask sb to do sth
Example
She asked her colleague for their opinion on the new project proposal.
Zeptala se svého kolegy na jeho názor na nový návrh projektu.
I asked him for a glass of water.
Požádal jsem ho o sklenici vody.
2.1
žádat, požadovat
to demand or expect something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
Example
He asked for an apology from his friend.
Žádal od svého přítele omluvu.
I understand that I'm asking for a lot.
Chápu, že žádat o hodně.
2.2
žádat, ptát se
to request or expect a particular amount of money for what one is offering or selling
Transitive: to ask a sum of money for an item
Example
How much were they asking for the antique clock?
Kolik za ten starožitný hodinář žádali?
She asked $ 10 for the used book.
Žádala 10 dolarů za tu použitou knihu.
2.3
žádat, ptát se
to request someone's permission to do something
Transitive: to ask a question
Example
He asked if he could have a few days off from work.
Ptal se, jestli by si mohl vzít pár dní volno z práce.
I 'll ask if it's allowed to bring pets into the hotel.
Zeptám se, jestli je povolené vzít si domácí mazlíčky do hotelu.
03
pozvat, zavolat
to invite or arrange a meeting with someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb to a meeting or meal
Example
The boss asked me to lunch to discuss my promotion.
Šéf mě pozval na oběd, abychom prodiskutovali mé povýšení.
They 've asked me to coffee.
Pozvali mě na kávu.

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