rozmyslel

Rozmyslel is the past tense masculine singular form of the Czech verb rozmyslet si, meaning to think something over, to deliberate, or to decide after considering options. It denotes that the subject has completed the process of weighing possibilities and has formed a conclusion. The action is typically presented as thorough or final.

Etymology and form: The verb is built from the prefix roz- added to the stem myslet (to think) and the reflexive particle si, which adds a sense that the thinking is directed toward the subject’s own situation. Rozmyslet si is a perfective verb, focusing on the completion of the deliberation. Its present tense form is rozmyslí si (he thinks it over / he will decide after considering), while other past forms include rozmyslela (feminine singular) and rozmysleli (plural). The infinitive is rozmyslet si.

Usage: Rozmyslel is used in narrative and report to indicate that a person weighed options before acting or deciding. It often contrasts with more immediate or ongoing thinking verbs such as myslet or přemýšlet, which imply less finality. The construction with si emphasizes personal consideration and the internal nature of the decision.

Examples:

- Po dlouhém rozmýšlení si rozmyslel, co bude dělat. He thought it over for a long time and decided what he would do.

- Rozmyslel si to a nakonec zůstal. He weighed it and ultimately stayed.

See also: Czech verbs of mind and decision, rozmysl (noun), rozmyslet si.