Czech · Common Verbs
brát
to take
Beginnerverb
Definition
To pick something up or accept it.
Example
Beru si deštník, prší.
I am taking an umbrella, it is raining.
Etymology
'Brát' originates from Proto-Slavic *brāti, which is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *bher-, meaning 'to carry' or 'to take'. The term has retained a similar meaning over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Brát' is commonly used in everyday conversation, appropriate in both formal and informal registers, with strong recognition across regional variations.