nepevést

Nepevést is a Czech verb that translates to "to fail," "to botch," "to mess up," or "to go wrong" in English. It describes a situation where an intended action or plan does not achieve its desired outcome. This can apply to a wide range of situations, from a small personal mistake to a large-scale project's failure.

The verb is often used when an effort has been made, but the result is unsatisfactory or unsuccessful. For instance, someone might say "Pokus o opravu se nepevedl," meaning "The attempt at repair failed." It implies a negative outcome that was not intended. The context in which nepevést is used determines the severity and nature of the failure. It can range from a minor inconvenience, like a recipe not turning out as planned, to a more significant setback, such as a business venture collapsing.

The word is derived from the prefix "ne-" (not) and the verb "povést," which means "to succeed" or "to manage." Therefore, "nepevést" literally means "not to succeed." It is a common and versatile verb in the Czech language, used in both formal and informal contexts to convey the idea of something not going according to plan or expectation.