jednáme

Jednáme is a Czech verb form representing the present tense, first-person plural of the verb jednat. Jednat means to act, to conduct oneself, or to negotiate and conduct talks. The exact meaning of jednáme depends on context: it can describe general action or behavior, as well as formal negotiations or discussions.

In everyday language, jednáme is used to indicate ongoing action by the speaker and others, for example in statements like “Jednáme férově” (We act/behave fairly) or “V této věci jednáme rychle” (In this matter we act quickly). In business, diplomatic, or dispute-resolution contexts, jednat commonly means to negotiate or conduct talks, such as in “Jednáme s dodavatelem o ceně” (We are negotiating with the supplier about the price).

Grammatically, jednáme is the 1st person plural present form. Other present-tense forms of jednat include jednám (1st person singular), jednáš (2nd singular), jedná (3rd singular), jednáte (2nd plural), and jednají (3rd plural).

The noun jednání, related to the verb, denotes a negotiation, proceedings, or a session of talks. The verb can also appear in phrases like jednat se (to negotiate with someone) and jednat o něčem (to negotiate about something) or jednat s někým (to negotiate with someone).

Etymology traces jednat to a Slavic root related to acting or negotiating and is cognate with derivative forms such as jednání, which describe the act or process of negotiation.