Czech Word of the Day
spát
/SPÁT (spaat)/ • verb — 23rd of Apr, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: to sleep (be asleep)
Examples
- Spím obvykle osm hodin.
(I usually sleep eight hours.) - Dítě spalo celou noc.
(The child slept all night.) - Musím dnes jít brzy spát, protože mám ráno schůzku.
(I have to go to bed early today because I have a meeting in the morning.)
Synonyms
- dřímat
- odpočívat
Spát is the basic Czech verb for sleeping. Stress is on the first (and only) syllable. Common related phrases: jít spát (to go to bed), vyspat se (to get enough sleep / sleep well). Conjugation examples: spím (I sleep), spíš (you sleep), spí (he/she/it sleeps). Use it in everyday contexts when talking about sleeping or rest.
Today's Game: Crossword Puzzles — Play Now
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | auto | a car; an automobile used for personal transport |
| 2026-05-05 | chodit | to walk; to go regularly or habitually |
| 2026-05-04 | jídlo | food; something to eat |
| 2026-05-03 | ráno | morning; the early part of the day (can also mean ... |
| 2026-05-02 | rozumět | to understand (to grasp the meaning of something) |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!