prostupovat

prostupovat is a Czech verb that translates to "to permeate," "to penetrate," or "to pervade" in English. It describes a process where something gradually spreads through or enters an area, substance, or situation.

The verb can be used in a physical sense, such as water permeating soil or light penetrating a window. For example, "Voda prostupuje zeminou" means "Water permeates the soil." In a more abstract sense, it can refer to ideas or influences spreading through a society or culture, like "Nové myšlenky začaly prostupovat společností" meaning "New ideas began to pervade society." It can also describe a feeling or atmosphere spreading, such as "Napětí prostupovalo celou místností" or "Tension permeated the whole room."

The grammatical conjugation of prostupovat follows the standard patterns for Czech verbs. It is an imperfective verb, indicating an ongoing or repeated action. Its perfective counterpart is prostoupit, which signifies the completion of the permeation or penetration. The usage of prostupovat implies a gradual and often unstoppable process of spreading or entering.