dozrávávat
Dozrávat is a Czech verb that translates to "to ripen" or "to mature." It is primarily used to describe the process of fruits and vegetables developing their full flavor, texture, and color. This biological process involves changes in sugars, acids, and other chemical compounds within the produce. For example, an unripe apple is hard and tart, but as it dozrává, it becomes sweeter and softer.
The term can also be used figuratively to describe the development of a plan, idea, or a