delím

Delím is the first-person singular present tense form of the Slovak verb deliť, meaning to divide, separate, or distribute. It denotes an ongoing or habitual action of dividing something, such as resources, objects, or portions. As an imperfective verb, delím describes a process rather than a completed result, and it is commonly used when the division is in progress or repeated.

Etymology and cognates: The verb deliť comes from the Slavic root associated with division and sharing. Cognates appear in other Slavic languages, such as Czech dělím, Polish dzielę, and Russian делю, reflecting a shared semantic field across the family. The form delím specifically represents the Slovak first-person singular present.

Usage and examples: Delím časť práce medzi členov tímu, meaning I divide a portion of the work among team members. Delím koláč so svojimi kamarátmi, meaning I share a cake with my friends. In broader contexts, the word can describe distributing funds, splitting tasks, or allocating resources as part of a larger activity.

Forms and related notes: Delím is one form among a full present-tense paradigm in Slovak, including delíš (you divide), delí (he/she/it divides), delíme (we divide), delíte (you all divide), and delia (they divide). The verb forms align with the language’s imperfective aspect; for a completed division, Slovak would typically use a perfective counterpart such as rozdeliť.

See also: delimiter, delimitation, makro-verb forms in Slavic languages.