napít

The Czech verb "napít" translates to "to drink" in English, specifically referring to the act of consuming a liquid. It is an imperfective verb, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action. Its perfective counterpart is "napít se," which signifies the completion of the act of drinking, often implying drinking a sufficient amount or drinking for a specific purpose.

The reflexive form "napít se" is more commonly used in everyday conversation. For example, "Napil jsem se vody" means "I drank some water." The verb can be used with various prepositions to indicate what is being drunk. Common constructions include "napít se čeho" (to drink of something) or "napít se z čeho" (to drink from something).

"Napít" can also be used in a more figurative sense, though this is less frequent. It might refer to experiencing or absorbing something intensely, similar to how one might "drink in" a beautiful sight. However, its primary and most direct meaning remains the physical act of consuming a beverage. Understanding the distinction between the imperfective "napít" and the perfective "napít se" is key to using the verb correctly in Czech.