Czech · Common Verbs
kupovat
to buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money.
Example
Kupuji zeleninu na trhu.
I buy vegetables at the market.
Etymology
'Kupovat' is derived from the Proto-Slavic *kupovati, which is linked to the Proto-Indo-European root *gʰeu̯-, meaning 'to pour' or 'to offer'. The term has evolved to mean 'to buy'.
How & Where It’s Used
This verb is commonly used in both spoken and written language, mostly in informal settings when discussing purchases. It is widely recognized across regions in the Czech Republic.