hlásime

Hlásíme is the first person plural present tense form of the Czech verb hlásit, meaning to report, announce, or inform. It is used in both everyday language and formal communications to indicate that information is being relayed or communicated to others. In journalism, broadcasting, and public administration, hlásíme is commonly used to introduce information that follows, for example in news ticks or official updates.

Etymology and grammar: The verb hlásit derives from the noun hlas, meaning voice or sound, with the verb-forming suffix -it. The present tense conjugation is regular for this class: já hlásím, ty hlásíš, on/ona/ono hlásí, my hlásíme, vy hlásíte, oni hlásí. The form hlásíme specifically conveys “we report” or “we announce.” The noun hlášení means a report or announcement, and hlásit se is a related reflexive verb meaning to report oneself or to enlist.

Usage notes: Hlásíme is distinct from the reflexive hlásit se and from the noun hlášení. It is often used in media and official communications to relay information to the audience. In everyday speech it can appear in phrases such as “Hlásíme, že…” to introduce a statement. While common in Czech, it is less frequent in informal writing outside reporting contexts, where simpler forms like “říkáme” or “informujeme” might be used.

Related forms and translations: The root hlás- is linked to the concept of voice or reporting. Related terms include hlas (voice), hlásatel (announcer), and hlášení (report or announcement). In English, hlásíme is typically translated as “we report” or “we announce,” depending on context.