Svítit

The verb "svítit" is a Czech word meaning "to shine" or "to glow." It is a fundamental verb in the Czech language, commonly used to describe the emission of light from various sources. The verb is irregular in its conjugation, particularly in the present tense, where it follows a pattern distinct from regular verbs.

"Svítit" can refer to both natural and artificial sources of light, such as the sun, a candle, or a lightbulb. It may also describe the act of emitting light metaphorically, such as a person’s eyes shining with happiness or a smile that "shines." The verb is often paired with prepositions like *ze* (from) or *z* (from) to indicate the source of the light, as in *"Slunce svítí ze západu"* (The sun shines from the west).

The past tense of "svítit" is formed with the auxiliary verb *být* (to be), resulting in constructions like *"svítilo"* (it shone) or *"svítil jsem"* (I was shining). The imperative form is used to give commands, such as *"Svít!"* (Shine!), though this is less common due to the verb’s abstract nature.

In modern Czech, "svítit" is frequently contrasted with the verb *"svítit se"* (to shine on or to be illuminated), which describes objects receiving light rather than emitting it. For example, *"Měsíc se svítí"* (The moon shines on) refers to the moon reflecting sunlight rather than producing its own light.

The word is also used in compound verbs and idiomatic expressions, such as *"svítit jako slunce"* (to shine like the sun), which describes someone or something radiant. Its usage extends beyond literal light to convey brilliance, clarity, or emotional intensity.