pláva

Pláva is a Czech word that translates to "swims" or "floats" in English. It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "plavat." This verb describes the action of moving through water, typically by using the limbs. It can refer to both human swimming and the buoyancy of objects on water.

The word "pláva" is frequently used in everyday conversation and literature. For example, one might say "Pes pláva" (The dog swims) or "Loďka pláva na hladině" (The little boat floats on the surface). The concept of swimming is universal, and this Czech term captures that action.

Beyond its literal meaning, "pláva" can also be used metaphorically. For instance, it might describe something that is unfocused or drifting, such as "Myšlenky mi plavou" (My thoughts are drifting). However, its primary and most common usage remains tied to the physical act of moving in water. The verb "plavat" itself has other forms, but "pláva" is the specific conjugation for a singular subject in the present tense. Its simplicity and directness make it a fundamental word in the Czech language for describing aquatic movement.