Zkoumá

zkoumá is the third-person singular present tense form of the Czech verb zkoumat. The infinitive zkoumat means to examine, inspect, investigate, or test. The sense is of deliberate, systematic inquiry rather than a casual trial. It is used in science, research, journalism, and analytical discussion.

Conjugation in the present tense is: já zkoumám, ty zkoumáš, on/ona zkoumá, my zkoumáme, vy zkoumáte, oni zkoumají. The form zkoumá is thus used for singular subjects in the present tense. For example, Vědec zkoumá data. or On zkoumá nový přístup.

In use, zkoumat conveys a careful, methodical examination or investigation, often involving data analysis, hypotheses, or detailed scrutiny. It can describe looking into a problem, testing a theory, or assessing a situation. It is commonly found in academic writing, investigative reporting, and technical discussions.

Related verbs include zkoušet (to try or test, often in a less formal or less rigorous sense), prozkoumat (to examine or investigate thoroughly), and prověřovat (to verify or scrutinize). The nuance between zkoumat and these related terms centers on depth and formal rigor: zkoumat implies systematic inquiry, while zkoušet emphasizes trial, and prozkoumat stresses thorough inspection.

See also: zkoušet, prozkoumat, prověřovat.