Czech Word of the Day
čekat
/ČE-kat/ • verb — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to wait (remain in place or delay action until a particular time or event)
Examples
- Musím čekat na autobus.
(I have to wait for the bus.) - Čekal jsem hodinu, než přišla.
(I waited an hour before she arrived.) - Prosím, čekejte ve frontě.
(Please wait in line.)
Synonyms
- počkat
- vyčkat
Čekat is an imperfective verb used for ongoing or repeated waiting. It is commonly followed by 'na' + accusative to indicate what you are waiting for (e.g., čekat na někoho/na autobus). Imperative forms: 'čekej' (informal singular) and 'čekejte' (formal or plural). For a single completed act of waiting, Czech speakers often use the perfective counterpart 'počkat'.
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