pohlcovat

Pohlcovat is a Czech verb that translates to absorb, consume, or soak up in English. It describes the action of one thing taking in or becoming incorporated into another. The term can be used in a literal or figurative sense.

Literally, pohlcovat can refer to materials absorbing liquids. For instance, a sponge pohlcuje water, or a dry cloth pohlcuje spilled milk. In this context, it signifies the capacity of a substance to take in another substance.

Figuratively, pohlcovat can describe the act of being engrossed or consumed by something. A person might pohlcovat a book, meaning they are deeply absorbed in reading it. Similarly, a large company might pohlcovat smaller ones, indicating a process of acquisition and integration. The verb can also describe the consumption of energy or resources; for example, a powerful engine pohlcuje a lot of fuel. In a more abstract sense, it can denote the absorption of information or experiences, such as a child pohlcovat new knowledge from their surroundings. The core idea remains the taking in and assimilation of something external.