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.