Bivati

Bivati is a verb in several Slavic languages, including Czech, Slovak, and Slovenian, meaning "to live," "to dwell," or "to reside." It generally refers to a more permanent or habitual state of living in a particular place, distinguishing it from more transient forms of staying.

In Czech, "bývat" is commonly used to describe where someone habitually lives or what they usually do. For example, "Bývám v Praze" translates to "I live in Prague," indicating a regular residence. It can also be used to describe a recurring event or state, such as "V létě bývá teplo" meaning "It is usually warm in the summer."

Similarly, in Slovak, "bývať" carries the same meaning of habitual living or dwelling. "On býva v dome" means "He lives in a house." It is a fundamental verb for describing a person's established place of residence or common occurrences.

In Slovenian, the verb "bivati" also signifies living or residing. "Rad bivam v naravi" means "I like to live in nature." It is used to express a sustained presence or a preferred way of dwelling. The nuances of "bivati" across these languages are subtle, but the core concept of habitual or permanent residence remains consistent.