domlouvají

Domlouvají is the present tense, third-person plural, imperfective form of the Czech verb domlouvat. The verb means to discuss and arrange something by mutual agreement, often involving negotiations to set terms, schedules, or arrangements. The imperfective aspect emphasizes the ongoing process rather than a single completed act. A common perfective counterpart is domluvit, whose present third-person plural form is domluví; past forms of domlouvat include domlouvali se (they were negotiating) or domluvili se (they agreed).

Usage and nuance

Domlouvat is used for activities that are negotiated or arranged through discussion. It often implies a process of reaching consensus rather than a one-off action. The reflexive form domlouvat se or the pronoun se in domlouvají se signals mutual agreement or coordination among parties. Common contexts include arranging a meeting, negotiating a price or terms, and coordinating schedules. Synonyms or related verbs in Czech include vyjednávat (to negotiate) and dojednat (to finalize, to settle).

Grammatical notes

Domlouvají specifically denotes an ongoing or repeated negotiation by multiple actors. It contrasts with domluví, which marks a completed arrangement in the perfective aspect. The verb participates in standard Czech tense and mood systems and forms such as domlouvají, domlouvají se, domlouvali se, and later perfective forms with domluvili se, depending on aspect and voice.

Examples

- Oni domlouvají schůzku na zítřek. (They are arranging a meeting for tomorrow.)

- Obě strany domlouvají se na ceně a podmínkách smlouvy. (Both sides are negotiating the price and terms of the contract.)

- Po několika dnech domluvili se na konečném termínu. (After several days, they agreed on a final date.)

See also

domlouvat, domluvit, vyjednávat, dojednat