Nevím

Nevím is a Czech verb form meaning I don’t know. It is the present-tense first-person singular of the verb vědět (to know) with the negating prefix ne-. In everyday speech the subject já (I) is often omitted, so nevím can stand alone as a complete answer or as part of a larger sentence.

Usage and examples: Nevím is commonly used in questions and statements to express lack of knowledge. Examples include: Nevím, co si mám počít. Nevím, jak to funguje. Nevím, co říct. It is also used in more extended phrases such as “Nevím, jestli to vyjde,” meaning I don’t know if it will work out.

Grammar and related forms: Nevím follows the Czech verb conjugation pattern for vědět, with other forms such as víš (you know), ví (he/she knows), víme (we know), víte (you know), vědí (they know). The negation prefix ne- attaches directly to the stem, unlike some languages that use separate words. Common synonyms expressing uncertainty include netuším (I have no idea) and nevím si rady (I don’t know what to do).

Dictionary and usage notes: Nevím is among the most frequently used Czech expressions for uncertainty or lack of information. It appears in spoken language, literature, and media, and can be combined with other phrases to convey different degrees of doubt or explanation.