Czech · Common Verbs
číst
to read
Beginnerverb
Definition
To look at words and understand them.
Example
Čtu noviny u snídaně.
I read the newspaper at breakfast.
Etymology
'Číst' stems from Proto-Slavic '*čísti', which is related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*kʲey-', meaning 'to separate' or 'to discern'. This aligns with the act of reading text.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'číst' finds application in literature, academia, and casual dialogue. It is universally understood across Czech-speaking regions.