Czech Word of the Day
potkat
POT-kat • verb — 9th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to meet or run into someone; to encounter
Examples
- Včera jsem potkal starého kamaráda na ulici.
(Yesterday I ran into an old friend on the street.) - Kdy tě můžu potkat v centru města?
(When can I meet you in the city center?) - Náhodou jsme potkali učitelku v obchodě.
(We happened to meet the teacher in the store.)
Synonyms
- setkat se s
- narazit na
- spatřit
Conjugation
| Person | Přítomný čas | Minulý čas |
|---|---|---|
| já | potkám | potkal/potkala jsem |
| ty | potkáš | potkal/potkala jsi |
| on/ona/ono | potká | potkal/potkala/potkalo |
| my | potkáme | potkali/potkaly jsme |
| vy | potkáte | potkali/potkaly jste |
| oni/ony/ona | potkají | potkali/potkaly |
Potkat is a very common verb for meeting someone, especially by chance. It is often used when you bump into a person unexpectedly, but it can also mean arranging to meet in some contexts.
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