Vstrebávame

vstrebávame is a Slovak verb, the first-person plural present tense of the verb vstrebať. The verb vstrebať translates to "to absorb," "to soak up," or "to assimilate" in English. Therefore, vstrebávame means "we absorb," "we soak up," or "we assimilate."

The word can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it might describe the process of a sponge absorbing water, or soil absorbing rain. For example, "Vstrebávame vodu do našej záhrady" translates to "We are absorbing water into our garden."

Figuratively, vstrebávame is often used to describe the process of learning, understanding, or internalizing information or experiences. It can refer to how individuals or groups take in new knowledge, ideas, or cultural influences. An example would be "Vstrebávame nové poznatky z tejto prednášky," meaning "We are absorbing new knowledge from this lecture." It can also imply a process of gradual acceptance or integration of something. For instance, "Vstrebávame kultúru tejto krajiny" could mean "We are assimilating the culture of this country." The concept emphasizes a passive or receptive action of taking something in.