Czech · Common Verbs
dávat
to give
Beginnerverb
Definition
To hand something to someone.
Example
Dávám psovi jídlo dvakrát denně.
I give the dog food twice a day.
Etymology
'Dávat' comes from Proto-Slavic *davati, which is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *dōʔ-, meaning 'to give'. This term has been consistent in its meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dávat' is prevalent in both spoken and written Czech, used in various contexts ranging from formal to casual settings, widely understood across the country.