Pepadnout

Pepadnout is a Czech verb that translates to "to expand" or "to spread out" in English. It is derived from the root "padnout," which means "to fall out" or "to spread out." The verb is used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a literal sense, pepadnout can describe the action of spreading out or expanding, such as when a person spreads their arms or when a fabric expands when washed. For example, "Když jsem šel do obchodu, jsem si pepadl ruky, aby mi bylo tepleji" translates to "When I went to the store, I spread my arms to keep warm."

Figuratively, pepadnout can describe the expansion of ideas, concepts, or situations. For example, "Po dlouhém rozhovoru se nám pepadlo téma a začali jsme diskutovat o mnoha věcech" translates to "After a long conversation, the topic expanded and we started discussing many things."

The verb pepadnout is often used in the past tense, as in "Když jsem pepnul, viděl jsem, že jsem udělal chybu." This translates to "When I expanded, I saw that I had made a mistake." The reflexive form, "pepadnout se," is also used to describe the expansion of oneself, such as in "Po dlouhém spánku se mi pepnuly nohy" which translates to "After a long sleep, my legs expanded."

Pepadnout is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts to describe the action of spreading out or expanding. Its usage is common in both spoken and written Czech.