What does měl in Czech mean?

What is the meaning of the word měl in Czech? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use měl in Czech.

The word měl in Czech means měl, Že se nestydíš!, měl by, měl by, měl by. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word měl

měl

(failed possibility) (podmínka minulá)

Měl vědět, že to nemůže dělat.
He should have known that he can't do that.

Že se nestydíš!

(expressing disapproval)

Shame on you! - you tracked mud all over my nice clean floor.

měl by

(ought to)

Ačkoli by měl jít, asi zůstane doma.
He should go, but he'll probably stay at home.

měl by

(suggestion) (návrh)

Možná bys dnes večer na tu schůzku měl jít. Co myslíš?
Maybe you should go to the meeting tonight. What do you think?

měl by

(duty, obligation)

Měl bych vynést smetí, ale neudělám to.
I should take out the trash, but I am not going to. What should I do?

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