procházím

Procházím is the first person singular present tense form of the Czech verb procházet, meaning to walk through, walk along, or to stroll. It describes an action that is currently taking place or a general, habitual action in the present. The verb is imperfective, so it emphasizes the ongoing or repetitive nature of the activity. In everyday use, it is common to pair the base verb with se to form procházet se, which specifically conveys a leisurely or casual stroll.

Procházím can express movement through a location with various prepositions: procházím parkem (I am strolling through the park), procházím kolem kostela (I am walking past the church), or procházím po ulici (I am walking along the street). The choice of preposition or case shape subtlely changes the nuance—through, around, along, or by—without changing the core meaning of walking.

There is also a related reflexive form, procházím se, used particularly for a relaxed or aimless stroll, as in Procházím se po městě (I am strolling around the city). In contrast, a perfective sense, such as to go through or cross completely, is expressed with other verbs (for example projít) and has a different aspect and nuance.

Usage notes: procházím is neutral and common in everyday Czech, suitable for describing current walking activity or habitual behavior. It is versatile for both literal walking and figurative movement through a place, text, or sequence of spaces.

Examples:

- Procházím parkem. — I am walking through the park.

- Procházím se po městě. — I am strolling around the city.

- Procházím kolem domu. — I am walking past the house.