Urovnat

Urovnat is a Czech verb that translates to "to level," "to even out," or "to straighten." It can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, urovnat refers to making a surface flat or even. For example, one might urovnat půdu, meaning to level the soil, or urovnat stůl, to straighten a table. This can involve physical actions like smoothing, pressing, or adjusting.

Figuratively, urovnat can describe the process of resolving a dispute, settling a disagreement, or bringing about a state of harmony. In this context, it implies bringing opposing sides to a common understanding or agreement. For instance, one might say they need to urovnat jejich neshody, meaning to settle their disagreements. It can also refer to organizing or tidying up something that is disordered, like urovnat si myšlenky, to sort out one's thoughts. The underlying idea in all uses of urovnat is the achievement of a balanced, orderly, or equitable state.