Czech · Common Verbs
vidět
to see
Beginnerverb
Definition
To notice something with your eyes.
Example
Z okna vidím hory.
I can see mountains from the window.
Etymology
The verb 'vidět' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*viděti', which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*weyd-', meaning 'to see'. This term has evolved through various Slavic languages, maintaining its core meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vidět' is commonly used in both spoken and written Czech across all registers, though more frequently in informal contexts. Regional variations are minimal, though dialectal forms may exhibit slight changes in pronunciation.