Czech · Common Verbs

prodávat

to sell

Beginnerverb

Definition

To give something in exchange for money.

Example

Prodávají tady čerstvý chléb.

They sell fresh bread here.

Etymology

'Prodávat' originates from the Proto-Slavic *prodavati, which is associated with the Proto-Indo-European *pro- meaning 'before/for' and *dʰeh₁-, 'to put or place'.

How & Where It’s Used

'Prodávat' is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts. It is relevant in transactional and informal settings, understood across all Czech regions.

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