Pibývat

The Czech verb pibývat means to increase, grow, or become more numerous. It is an imperfective verb, indicating an ongoing or repeated process. The perfective counterpart is přibýt, which signifies a completed increase or addition.

Pibývat is commonly used to describe a gradual rise in quantity or number. For example, one might say "Počet obyvatel pibývá" (The population is increasing) or "Zásoby pibývají" (The supplies are growing). It can also be used in contexts where something becomes more intense or frequent, such as "Napětí v místnosti pibývalo" (The tension in the room was growing).

The verb is derived from the prefix "pi-" which suggests addition or approach, and the root "-bývat" which relates to being or existing. This etymology helps to understand the core meaning of accumulation or augmentation.

Examples of its usage include describing the accumulation of knowledge, the growth of a business, or the increase in the frequency of an event. It is a versatile verb used in various contexts, from everyday conversation to more formal discourse. The context usually clarifies whether the increase is in physical quantity, abstract concepts, or frequency.