Czech · Common Verbs
vědět
to know (facts)
Beginnerverb
Definition
To have information in your mind.
Example
Nevím, kde bydlí.
I do not know where he lives.
Etymology
'Vědět' comes from the Proto-Slavic *věděti which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wid-, meaning 'to know'. This word has retained its form across Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vědět' is used mainly in formal and standard contexts, suitable for both spoken and written discourse when discussing knowledge or information.