Vypoúvat

Vypoúvat is a Czech verb that translates to "to drain," "to empty," or "to discharge" in English. It is derived from the prefix "vy-" meaning "out" and the verb "pouvat," which is related to the concept of flowing or pouring. The verb is commonly used in various contexts to describe the removal of liquid or other substances from a container or area.

In a literal sense, vypoúvat can refer to draining a bathtub, emptying a bottle, or discharging water from a reservoir. For example, one might vypoúvat vodu z bazénu (drain water from the pool). It can also be used to describe the emptying of a tank or a pipe.

Figuratively, vypoúvat can imply releasing emotions or stress. Someone might say they need to vypoúvat své pocity (vent their feelings) or vypoúvat se od starostí (unload their worries). In this sense, it means to get rid of something that is burdensome or overwhelming.

The verb also appears in specific technical or idiomatic expressions. For instance, in engineering, it might relate to discharging waste or effluent. The precise meaning often depends on the surrounding context. The grammatical form of vypoúvat changes based on tense, mood, and the person or thing performing the action. It belongs to the imperfective aspect, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action, while its perfective counterpart is "vypustit," which signifies a completed action of draining or emptying.