Nastavit

Nastavit is a Czech verb meaning to set, adjust, configure, or arrange something. It is widely used in everyday language as well as in technical and computing contexts. The meaning often implies preparing an object or system to a desired state, such as a device, a timer, or a preference profile.

In practical use, nastavit covers both physical settings and software configurations. Common phrases include nastavit budík (set an alarm), nastavit čas (set the time), and nastavit předvolby (set preferences). In information technology, it describes configuring hardware, software, or network parameters and is often coupled with nouns like nastavení (settings) or parametry (parameters).

Grammar and related forms: the infinitive is nastavit. The imperfective counterpart is nastavovat, used for ongoing or repeated configuring, while the perfective nastavit denotes a single act of setting. The noun form nastavení refers to the resulting configuration or the act of adjusting. The past participle nastaven can be used as an adjective in phrases such as nastavený čas (the set time).

Derived senses include calibrate, fix, or arrange, depending on context. The term is common in user manuals, help texts, and everyday conversation, and it often appears with objects such as devices, clocks, alarms, screens, or software options.