Podstupoval

Podstupoval is the past imperfective form of the Czech verb podstupovat, meaning to undergo or to undertake something over a period of time. The verb covers actions that are repeated, ongoing, or occurred over a span rather than as a single completed event. It is commonly used for processes such as medical testing, treatments, inspections, or other experiences that unfold over time.

As an imperfective verb, podstupovat describes the process rather than a single completed act. Its perfective counterpart is podstoupit, which indicates a one-time, completed undertaking. In past tense, podstupoval is used for masculine singular subjects, while podstupovala and podstupovalo are used for feminine and neuter subjects respectively; the form varies with number and gender in the past tense according to standard Czech grammar.

Common contexts for podstupovat include medical or laboratory settings (podstupovat vyšetření or podstupovat léčbu), legal or administrative procedures (podstupovat řízení), and situations involving risk or hardship (podstupovat zátěž, riziko). The word often appears in notes about a person who is going through a sequence of steps or trials over time.

In usage, podstoupit is the natural choice when referring to a single, completed action, such as "podstoupil operaci" (he underwent surgery). Podstupovat, by contrast, emphasizes duration, repetition, or progression: "podstupoval sérii testů" (he was undergoing a series of tests). Both forms are standard in formal and written Czech, with the choice depending on aspect and focus of the action.