Zpomaluje

Zpomaluje is a Czech verb form derived from the verb zpomalit, meaning to slow down. It is a finite form used with a third‑person singular subject and can be translated as “slows down” in ongoing contexts or, depending on the sentence, as “will slow down” when referring to a future action. In Czech, perfective verbs like zpomalit express a single, completed action, and their forms are used to indicate timing and aspect in combination with other sentence elements.

Morphology and usage: The form arises from the prefix z- added to the root pomal-, which relates to slowing or reducing pace. The exact tense interpretation of zpomaluje depends on context and surrounding markers, but it generally signals a slowing action performed by the subject in question. It can appear in sentences describing mechanical, logistical, or figurative slowing, for example in reference to a vehicle, a process, or a rate of progress.

Relation to related forms: Zpomaluje is part of a larger family around zpomalit, zpomalovat (the imperfective counterpart), and other derivatives such as zpomalení (slowing down) or zpomalenější (slower). The prefix z- and the root pomal- are common in Czech verbs dealing with changes in speed or rate.

Etymology: The word is formed from the prefix z- (denoting completion or a change of state) plus the root pomal- (relating to slow movement) with standard verb inflection. It reflects the common Czech pattern of combining prefixal modification with a base meaning to express a change in speed.

See also: zpomalit, zpomalovat, zpomalení, Czech verbs, Czech language.