Czech · Common Verbs
dělat
to do; to make
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perform an action or create something.
Example
Co děláš o víkendu?
What are you doing at the weekend?
Etymology
'Dělat' comes from Proto-Slavic *dělatь, which is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰeh₁-, meaning 'to put, to place, to do'. This connection reflects its meaning of doing or making.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dělat' is widely used in everyday life, fitting into both spoken and written forms, and is appropriate across various social situations. It is common throughout all Czech dialects.