omývat

Omývat is a Czech verb that translates to "to wash," "to rinse," or "to lave" in English. It generally refers to the act of cleaning something with water or another liquid, often by gentle rubbing or wiping. The specific nuance can depend on the context. For instance, omývat si ruce means to wash one's hands, while omývat nádobí implies washing dishes. It can also be used in a more figurative sense, such as when describing the wind omývat tvář (washing the face) or the sea omývat břehy (laving the shores). The verb often suggests a gentle, thorough, or repeated action of cleansing. The perfective form is umýt.