Vybírám

Vybírám is a Czech verb meaning "I choose" or "I select." It is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb vybírat, which is an imperfective verb. The perfective counterpart is vybrat, meaning "to choose" or "to select" in a completed action.

The verb vybírat is commonly used in everyday Czech conversations when referring to the process of making a decision between multiple options. For example, one might say "Vybírám si nové auto," meaning "I am choosing a new car." The reflexive particle "si" indicates that the action is done for oneself or for one's own benefit.

The verb can also be used in contexts beyond simple selection, such as choosing a path, a profession, or even a partner. The nuance of "choosing" can extend to deciding what to study, what to wear, or what food to eat. Understanding the distinction between the imperfective vybírat (the process of choosing) and the perfective vybrat (the act of having chosen) is key to using the verb correctly in Czech. It is a fundamental verb for expressing agency and decision-making in the language.