Pedpovídali

Pedpovídali is not a recognized standard Czech verb. It does not appear in major Czech dictionaries and is generally treated as a likely misspelling or typographical variant rather than a distinct, valid form. When encountered in texts, it is usually assumed to stand in for a correct form such as předpovídali or povídali, depending on the context.

Etymology and possible readings: If read as předpovídali, the form would come from the prefix před- meaning “fore” or “before” attached to the verb povídat, which means “to tell” or, in the sense of forecasting, to foretell. The past plural form would then be předpovídali, meaning “they predicted/foretold.” Alternatively, if intended as povídali, the root would be povídat with the past tense of “to tell.” The presence of diacritics and proper prefixation are essential for determining the intended meaning.

Usage and interpretation: Because pedpovídali is not standard, editors and readers should treat it as a probable error. In published Czech, the correct spellings to use are předpovídali when the sense is foretelling or predicting, or povídali when the sense is telling stories or recounting. Accurate diacritics are important for distinguishing these meanings.

See also: předpovídali, předpovídání, povídali, povídat.