mýliti

mýliti is a verb in the Czech language. It translates to "to be mistaken," "to err," or "to make a mistake." It is a common and fundamental verb used in everyday conversation and writing to express a deviation from correctness or accuracy. The verb can be used in various contexts, referring to factual errors, judgments, or actions.

The conjugation of mýliti follows typical Czech verb patterns. For example, in the present tense, the first-person singular is "mýlím se," meaning "I am mistaken." The second-person singular is "mýlíš se" (you are mistaken), and the third-person singular is "mýlí se" (he/she/it is mistaken). The plural forms are "mýlíme se" (we are mistaken), "mýlíte se" (you all are mistaken), and "mýlí se" (they are mistaken).

The reflexive particle "se" is integral to the verb's usage in its common meaning of being mistaken. Without "se," the verb "mýlit" can sometimes imply misleading or deceiving someone else, though this usage is less frequent in modern Czech. For instance, "on mýlil mě" would mean "he misled me." However, the reflexive form "mýlit se" is overwhelmingly the standard for expressing personal error or misunderstanding.

The past tense of mýliti also incorporates the reflexive particle. For example, "mýlil jsem se" translates to "I was mistaken." This verb is essential for expressing acknowledgment of errors and is a core component of expressing humility or learning from one's experiences in Czech.