Czech · Common Verbs

psát

to write

Beginnerverb

Definition

To form letters and words on paper or a screen.

Example

Píšu dlouhý e-mail klientovi.

I am writing a long email to a client.

Etymology

'Psát' comes from Proto-Slavic '*psati', derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*sḗudʰe-', which means 'to rush' or 'to move quickly', signifying the action of writing.

How & Where It’s Used

'Psát' is prevalent in both spoken and written forms of Czech, employed in various contexts from personal letters to formal publications. Its usage is consistent nationwide.

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