Inviting
Invitations can be simple questions or offers. Match the formality to the person, then keep the answer short.
Invite and answer
With friends, chceš and máš are natural. With people you address formally, use chcete and máte.
- informal opener
Máš čas?
Do you have time?
- informal offer
Chceš kávu?
Do you want coffee?
- formal offer
Chcete kávu?
Would you like coffee?
- invite
Půjdeme na kávu?
Shall we go for coffee?
- accept
Jasně.
Sure.
- decline
Bohužel nemůžu.
Unfortunately, I cannot.