Vyzvat

Vyzvat is a Czech verb meaning to call upon someone to act, to invite participation, or to challenge someone to a particular course of action. It can express either a formal summons or a more informal urging, depending on context. The sense depends on the object and complement: it may be a request to join something, a demand for a response, or a direct challenge.

Etymology and grammar: Vyzvat is formed with the prefix vy- added to zvat (to invite, call). It is a transitive verb and is typically used with a direct object referring to the person or group being addressed and with a complement introduced by k or other prepositions, for example vyzvat koho k čemu (to invite someone to do something), vyzvat k duelu (to challenge to a duel). Passive use is common in reporting, such as byl vyzván (he was summoned or called upon).

Usage and examples: Common constructions include vyzvat k spolupráci (to invite to cooperation), vyzvat k odpovědnosti (to call for accountability), and vyzvat ho k duelu (to challenge him to a duel). The verb can convey formal or public calls issued by authorities, organizations, or individuals, as well as more informal challenges among peers. Imperative forms exist (vyzvi, vyzvěte) for direct commands.

Distinction: Vyzvat is distinct from vyzývat, which more often carries the nuance of urging, exhorting, or appealing, rather than issuing a formal summons or a direct challenge.

See also: pozvánka (invitation), výzva (call, appeal), zvat (to invite).

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