nepouívajú

The word "nepouívajú" is a Slovak verb form. It translates to "they do not use" or "they are not using" in English. This is the third-person plural negative present tense of the verb "používať," which means "to use."

"Nepouívajú" is used in sentences where a group of people or things are described as not utilizing something. For example, one might say "Deti nepouívajú tento nástroj" which means "The children do not use this tool." The verb conjugation indicates that the subject is plural and the action is occurring in the present.

The root verb "používať" is a common verb in Slovak and is derived from "použiť," meaning "to use" or "to utilize." The prefix "ne-" is the standard negative prefix in Slovak, used to negate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Therefore, "nepouívajú" is a straightforward negation of the act of using by a plural subject. Understanding this form is essential for comprehending basic Slovak sentence structures and expressing negative actions in the present tense.