Vyuíváme

Využíváme is the first-person plural present tense form of the Czech verb vyžívat/využívat, meaning to use, make use of, or take advantage of. It is a neutral, common verb used to describe the ongoing act of employing resources, opportunities, tools, or methods. The sense can range from practical application to seizing beneficial possibilities, depending on context.

Etymology and form: vyúžívat is derived from the prefix vy- added to užívat, which denotes use or enjoyment. As an imperfective verb, využívat describes repeated or general actions in the present, as opposed to využít, the perfective form that emphasizes a completed or single act of utilization. The form využíváme corresponds to “we use” or “we are using.”

Usage notes: využívat is versatile and appears in many domains, including technology, business, education, and daily life. It often collocates with nouns like zdroje (resources), příležitosti (opportunities), nástroje (tools), and čas (time). The meaning can be neutral (to use) or slightly evaluative when implying prudent or advantageous use. Its antonym využívání in noun form or využít in perfective form is commonly contrasted with nevyužívat (not using) or zneužívat (misuse).

Examples:

- Využíváme nové technologie k zlepšení výroby. (We use new technologies to improve production.)

- Využíváme volný čas k učení a odpočinku. (We use free time for study and rest.)

- Firma využívá dotace na rozvoj projektů. (The company utilizes subsidies for project development.)

Related terms: využití (utilization), využít (to utilize/take advantage of), nevyužívat (to not use).