Pozve

Pozve is a common verb form in Czech and Slovak that functions as a present-tense form of the verb meaning to invite. It is the third-person singular present tense form in both languages, and in contexts with the perfective aspect it can also carry a future meaning meaning “will invite.” The form is used to describe someone inviting others to an event, gathering, or occasion.

Etymology and form: Pozve derives from the verb pozvat in Czech and pozvať in Slovak, with the prefix po- added to the root zvat (to call). The prefix indicates completion or a defined action. In the broader conjugation, other persons and numbers adopt related endings (for example, pozvu in Czech or pozvú in Slovak for the third person plural).

Usage: In everyday speech and writing, pozve appears in clauses where the subject invites someone else. It commonly takes a direct object (the people being invited) and an indirect object or prepositional phrase identifying the occasion. The choice between present and future nuance depends on context and aspect, rather than a distinct future conjugation.

Examples:

- Czech: On pozve své kamarády na oslavu. (He invites his friends to the party.)

- Slovak: Pozve priateľov na večeru. (He/she invites friends to the dinner.)

Notes: Although the form is shared across Czech and Slovak, exact spelling and accompanying pronouns may differ by language and dialect. Other related forms include pozvu (I invite) and pozveš (you invite) in Czech and corresponding forms in Slovak.

See also: pozvat, pozvánka, invitation.