Záviset

Záviset is a Czech verb meaning to depend, to be contingent on something, or to rely on someone or something. It describes a relationship in which the outcome or state is determined by another factor.

The verb is used with the preposition na, followed by a noun in the appropriate case (often locative). Common constructions include Závisí to na tom, zda prší, or Výsledek závisí na vašem úsilí. In everyday speech you can hear Závisí to na počasí or Závisí to na rozhodnutí.

Grammatically, záviset is an intransitive verb. The infinitive is záviset and the present tense forms center on závisí for the 3rd person singular (it depends). Other personal forms follow regular Czech verb patterns. The noun závislost denotes the state of dependence or addiction, while závislý is an adjective describing someone who is dependent or addicted.

Usage notes: záviset emphasizes contingent conditions or external factors rather than active effort. It contrasts with phrases that express agency, such as spoléhat se or rozhodovat se. The notion can cover practical outcomes (weather, funding), as well as personal situations (health, success).

Related terms include závislost (dependence, addiction) and závislý (dependent, addicted). The verb and its derivatives are common in formal and informal Czech, appearing in everyday conversation as well as written language.