Czech · Common Verbs

slyšet

to hear

Beginnerverb

Definition

To notice sounds with your ears.

Example

Slyšíš tu hudbu?

Can you hear that music?

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Slavic '*slyšati', 'slyšet' traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*ḱley-', which means 'to hear'. The term has been consistently used in the Slavic languages with little alteration.

How & Where It’s Used

'Slyšet' is used in both spoken and written Czech and is appropriate in various social contexts, from formal to informal conversations. Its usage is universal across Czech regions.

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