navázatnavazovat

navázatnavazovat is a Czech verb. It is an imperfective verb, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action. Its perfective counterpart is navázat. The verb generally translates to "to establish," "to tie," "to connect," or "to build upon" in English.

The core meaning revolves around creating a link or relationship between two or more things, whether abstract or physical. For example, one can navázat kontakt (establish contact) with someone, navázat přátelství (build a friendship), or navázat spolupráci (establish cooperation). It can also refer to physical connections, such as navázat rybářský prut (to tie a fishing rod).

In a more abstract sense, it implies developing or continuing something based on a previous foundation. For instance, vědci mohou navázat na předchozí výzkum (scientists can build upon previous research). The verb often carries connotations of initiating, forming, or maintaining a connection. The nuance of the translation depends heavily on the context in which it is used.