Pronikají

Pronikají is a Czech word that translates to "penetrate" or "permeate" in English. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb pronikat. This verb describes the action of passing through or entering something, often implying a gradual or subtle process. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Literally, pronikají can refer to physical penetration, such as water penetrating soil, light penetrating darkness, or a scent penetrating the air. For example, one might say "voda pronikají do země" (water penetrates into the ground).

Figuratively, the word is used to describe abstract concepts entering or spreading. This could include ideas permeating a society, knowledge being absorbed by individuals, or influence spreading through different spheres. An example might be "nové myšlenky pronikají do veřejného diskurzu" (new ideas are penetrating public discourse). The word emphasizes the act of overcoming resistance or barriers, whether physical or conceptual, to establish a presence within something.