Czech Word of the Day
učit
/U-čit/ • verb — 15th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to teach; to give instruction or show someone how to do something
Examples
- Učím angličtinu každé úterý a čtvrtek.
(I teach English every Tuesday and Thursday.) - Učitel učí děti matematiku ve třídě.
(The teacher teaches the children math in the classroom.) - Můžeš mě naučit plavat, nebo mě alespoň trochu učit?
(Can you teach me to swim, or at least teach me a little?)
Synonyms
- vyučovat
- poučit
Učit is the general verb for 'to teach' (habitual or ongoing instruction). Use učit se for 'to learn' (reflexive). For the result of teaching (to make someone learn) Czech often uses naučit (e.g., naučit někoho něco). Učit is very common in school and everyday contexts.
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