Smlouvá

Smlouvá is the present tense, third-person singular form of the Czech verb smlouvat, which means to negotiate or bargain. It refers to the act of discussing terms with another party, typically regarding price, conditions, or a contract.

Grammatically, smlouvá is used for he or she negotiates. Related forms include smlouvám (I negotiate), smlouváš (you negotiate), smlouváme, smlouváte, and smlouvají (they negotiate). The verb commonly takes the prepositions s kým (with someone) and o čem (about what). For example, one might say: On smlouvá o ceně. Oni smlouvají s dodavatelem.

In usage, smlouvat emphasizes the process of negotiating rather than the finalization of an agreement. It often appears in business, legal, and everyday contexts where terms are being discussed before a contract is concluded. The activity is closely linked to the noun vyjednávání (negotiation) and to the broader concept of reaching an agreement.

Etymologically, smlouvat is connected to the Czech noun smlouva (contract) and to the general idea of bargaining over terms. The form smlouvá marks a specific grammatical tense and person rather than a distinct lexical entry beyond the verb. See also smlouva (contract), smlouvání (the act of negotiating), vyjednávat (to bargain).