Uvedl

Uvedl is the past tense masculine singular form of the Czech verb uvést. The verb means to introduce, to present, to mention, or to state something, and it is used when reporting that a person has presented information or made a statement. As a perfective verb, uvedl denotes a single completed act in the past. Its feminine and plural counterparts are uvedla, uvedlo, and uvedli, respectively. The related past passive participle is uveden (e.g., byl uveden).

Usage and nuance: Uvedl is commonly used in journalism, official statements, and reported speech to attribute a claim or piece of information to a specific speaker. It often appears with subordinate clauses introduced by že, to convey what was stated: “Uvedl, že projekt bude dokončen.” It can also appear in formal contexts to indicate that something has been introduced or brought forward, such as new data, findings, or regulations.

Relation to other forms: The imperfective counterpart uvádět expresses ongoing or repeated introducing or presenting, while uvést (the infinitive) and its tenses form a complete set for reporting statements or introductions. In passive constructions, the item being introduced is often described with a form like byl uveden (was introduced).

Examples: “Ředitel uvedl, že plán zůstane beze změn.” “V dokumentu byla uvedena skutečná čísla.” The form adapts to gender and number to reflect the subject performing the act.

Etymology: uvedl derives from prefix u- plus vést (to lead), capturing the sense of leading something into view or into discussion.