Czech Word of the Day
čekat
/ČE-kat/ • verb — 17th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to wait; to remain in place or delay action until something happens or someone arrives
Examples
- Čekám na kamaráda před kavárnou.
(I'm waiting for a friend in front of the café.) - Nemůžu čekat celý den, musím už jít.
(I can't wait all day, I have to go now.) - Čekali jsme na výsledky testu několik týdnů.
(We waited for the test results for several weeks.)
Synonyms
- počkat
- vyčkat
Čekat is the imperfective verb used for ongoing or habitual waiting. Use na + accusative to say what you are waiting for (čekat na někoho/na něco). The perfective counterpart is počkat (e.g., počkám pět minut) or vyčkat in more formal contexts. Common in everyday situations: waiting for people, events, or results.
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