Proklávat

Proklávat is a Czech verb that appears primarily in historical texts or regional speech and is rarely used in contemporary standard Czech. The verb is formed with the prefix pro- added to a root related to speaking, and it denotes the act of uttering something with formal authority. In older language, proklávat often meant to proclaim, declare, or pronounce publicly, and it could appear in ceremonial, legal, or religious contexts.

In modern usage, speakers generally employ other verbs that convey similar meanings, such as proklamovat (to proclaim), prohlašovat (to declare), or oznámit (to announce). The sense of blessing or consecration is not typical for proklávat in current Czech and, when encountered, tends to be in historical or stylized passages. Because it is considered archaic or regional, the form and conjugation patterns of proklávat are not part of everyday language for most speakers.

Etymologically, the precise origin of proklávat is uncertain, but it is generally treated as a historical form related to speech-related verbs and linked to a semantic field that includes proclaiming and stating something with authority. It is related in meaning to modern equivalents such as proklamovat or prohlašovat, which have supplanted it in everyday usage.

See also: proklamovat, prohlašovat, oznámit, výrobní a prohlášení.