pitáhnout

pitáhnout is a Czech verb with several related meanings, generally revolving around the idea of pulling, drawing, or hauling. Its most common and literal translation is "to pull" or "to drag." This can apply to physical objects, such as pulling a cart or a rope. The verb can also refer to the act of drawing something, like drawing a line or a design. In a more figurative sense, pitáhnout can mean to "draw out" or "extend" something, such as drawing out a conversation or extending a period of time.

Another common usage of pitáhnout relates to drinking or consuming. In this context, it means to "take a sip" or "have a drink," often implying a small or casual consumption of a beverage. This meaning is idiomatic and widely understood in informal Czech. Furthermore, pitáhnout can also describe the action of a vehicle or machine moving, akin to "chugging along" or "puttering." The specific nuance of the verb is usually discernible from the surrounding context.