pomáhají

Pomáhají is the third-person plural present tense form of the Czech verb pomáhat, meaning to help. Pomáhat is imperfective, used for actions that occur repeatedly, regularly, or in progress, rather than indicating a completed act. The present tense forms are: já pomáhám, ty pomáháš, on/ona/ono pomáhá, my pomáháme, vy pomáháte, oni/ony pomáhají.

Pomáhají commonly governs the recipient in the dative (for example lidem, dětem, sousedům). It describes both everyday assistance and organized aid. Examples: "Dobrovolníci pomáhají lidem ve vesnici po povodni." "Rodiče pomáhají dětem s domácími úkoly." "Lidé si navzájem pomáhají." In addition to direct help, it can appear with phrases like "pomáhají s projektem," meaning they assist with a project. The term is widely used in everyday speech, journalism, and formal writing to express ongoing support or cooperative action.

Notes on usage and nuance: pomáhají emphasizes the act of providing aid rather than the outcome, and it can refer to individuals or groups acting together. The imperfective nature allows both ongoing assistance and repeated help over time, as opposed to a one-time completion. Related terms include synonyms such as asistovat or podporovat, though they carry slightly different nuances.