Hlásí

Hlásí is the present tense, third-person singular form of the Czech verb hlásit, meaning to report, announce, or inform. It is used when someone conveys information to others, often in a formal or public context such as authorities, media, or institutions. For example, "Mluvčí hlásí nové informace" translates to "The spokesperson reports new information." The form can also appear in news reports to indicate that information has been communicated by an official source.

Etymology and related terms: hlásit is derived from the Czech noun hlas, meaning "voice" or "sound," and belongs to a family of verbs formed with the -it suffix. Its semantic field is connected with speech, communication, and public notices. Related nouns include hlášení, meaning a report or bulletin, and hlásatel, meaning a broadcaster or announcer. The word is part of a broader Slavic language pattern where verbs of conveying information are built from the root related to voice or speech.

Usage and grammar: hlásí is transitive and takes a direct object describing what is being reported, or it can introduce content with a subordinate clause using že, meaning it reports that. Examples: "Policie hlásí nový případ." "Zpráva hlásí, že počasí se zhorší." The verb does not require a reflexive form in ordinary reporting; a reflexive form hlásit se exists in other senses (such as to enroll or report to a place), but it is a separate construction.

See also: hlášení, hlásatel, hlásič.