Why does Czech say Chybíš mi instead of “I miss you”? Because in Czech, you don’t miss people — people are missing to you. In this guide, you’ll discover the surprising grammar behind this expression, learn how the verb chybět works, and see plenty of real-life examples that reveal how Czech flips the logic of emotions.

Czech enclitics (se, si, by, jsem…) love the second position — but it’s not the second word! It’s the second meaningful unit. Learn how to spot it, where to put it, and why your se keeps jumping around like a grammar ninja.