Posluju

Posluju is a first‑person singular form found in Czech and some Slavic languages. In Czech it is usually associated with the verb poslouchat, meaning “to listen”, and it appears in contexts where the speaker indicates the action will be performed in the near future, often translated as “I will listen” or “I am listening.” The form is regular in infinitive and present tenses: poslouchám (I listen), posloucháš (you listen), poslouchá (he/she listens). The prefixed form posluchač (listener) derives from the same stem. In colloquial speech, posluchadlo (a hearing organ) and related nouns share this root.

In Polish, poslúju (spelled posłuchaj) is the imperative form of the verb posłuchaj, meaning "listen!" It is used as a command or invitation. The first‑person singular present of the verb nasłuchiwać (to listen attentively) can also be posłuchuję, although this form is more formal and literary.

Usage in literature often serves to signal introspection or an appeal to the audience. For example, in the Czech satirical novel “Císařův velký český žert” the narrator writes, “Posluju horům, co mi říkají,” illustrating a dramatic premonitory stance. In Polish theater, a character might say, “Posłuchaj, co mój serce wykrzyknie,” highlighting emotional urgency.

The word has no direct English cognate outside its meaning of listening, but it has entered English transcription as poslúju in some bilingual dictionaries to illustrate the verb form. In educational contexts, Czech language learners practice posluchaj, posluchám and other conjugations through listening exercises and audio drills. Overall, poslúju remains a succinct marker of an impending or ongoing act of listening in both Czech and Polish vernaculars.