Zaznamenat

Zaznamenat is a Czech verb meaning to record, register, or document. It is a perfective verb, used for completed actions, and its imperfective counterpart is zaznamenávat. The verb is transitive and typically requires a direct object in the accusative, referring to information, events, data, or notes being captured.

In use, zaznamenat covers a range of contexts. It can mean to record information in a log or database (zaznamenat data do tabulky), to log an event (zaznamenat událost do protokolu), or to note something for later reference (zaznamenat si poznámku). It also appears in formal or official contexts, where a statement or fact is officially recorded (zaznamenat do protokolu, zaznamenat do spisu). In journalism or research, it conveys the act of capturing facts, quotes, or observations for subsequent use. The term is often chosen over zapsat when the emphasis is on creating an accurate, verifiable record rather than simply writing something down.

Typical nuances distinguish zaznamenat from related verbs. Zapsat emphasizes writing or copying text, while zaznamenat stresses creating a formal record or a verifiable entry. In everyday language, zaznamenat can be used for everyday notes as well as for more formal documentation.

Examples include: Zaznamenal jsem si poznámky z jednání. (I recorded notes from the meeting.) Do protokolu bylo zaznamenáno několik klíčových bodů. (Several key points were recorded in the protocol.)