ozývají

The Czech verb "ozývají" is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb "ozývat se". This verb generally translates to "to sound", "to echo", "to resound", "to make oneself heard", or "to respond". The specific nuance depends heavily on the context in which it is used.

When referring to sounds, "ozývají" can describe noises that are reverberating or echoing. For instance, one might say "hlasy se ozývají z dálky" which means "voices are echoing from afar". It can also describe sounds that are beginning to be heard, implying a gradual emergence or presence of noise.

In a figurative sense, "ozývají" can indicate that someone or something is making its presence known or is beginning to express an opinion or feeling. For example, "nespokojenost se ozývá v lidu" could mean "dissatisfaction is making itself heard among the people". It can also be used when someone is responding to a question or a situation, though "odpovídat" is a more direct translation for "to answer". The usage of "ozývají" often carries a connotation of a sound or presence that is returning, recurring, or becoming noticeable after a period of quiet or absence. It is a versatile verb in Czech, requiring attention to the surrounding words to fully grasp its meaning.