krátit

krátit is a Czech verb that translates to "to shorten," "to abbreviate," or "to cut short" in English. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of reducing the length or duration of something.

In its most literal sense, "krátit" can refer to physically shortening an object. For example, one might "krátit" a piece of wood or fabric. More commonly, it is used to describe shortening the time spent on an activity, such as "krátit si čas" (to pass the time) or "krátit si čekání" (to shorten one's wait).

The verb also extends to the concept of abbreviation, particularly in written language. "Krátit" can be used to indicate the shortening of words or phrases, creating an abbreviation. For instance, the word "doktor" (doctor) can be "krácen" (shortened) to "doc."

Figuratively, "krátit" can imply making something less elaborate or less detailed. It can also be used to suggest limiting or curtailing something, such as "krátit někomu podporu" (to cut someone's support).

The infinitive form is "krátit," and its past tense forms include "krátil" (masculine singular), "kratila" (feminine singular), and "kratili" (plural). The present tense conjugation varies depending on the person and number.