Vypotéct

Vypotéct is a Czech verb that describes the action of something flowing out, leaking, or seeping, often uncontrollably or in a larger quantity than intended. It implies a loss of contained liquid or substance. The term can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, vypotéct can refer to a pipe leaking water, a container overflowing with a liquid, or a wound bleeding excessively. For instance, one might say "voda vypotéká z prasklé hadice" (water is leaking from the cracked hose) or "polévka vypotéká z hrnce" (soup is overflowing from the pot). It can also describe sweat seeping through clothing, as in "pot mi vypotéká po zádech" (sweat is seeping down my back).

Figuratively, vypotéct can describe the depletion of resources or energy. For example, "peníze mu vypotékají z kapsy" (money is flowing out of his pocket) suggests he is spending money rapidly. It can also be used to describe a loss of enthusiasm or vitality, where energy or spirit seems to be draining away. The core idea remains the gradual or sudden loss of something that was previously contained or held within.