rozrástla

Rozrástla is a word-form that appears in some Slavic languages, most notably Czech and Slovak, where it functions as the feminine singular past tense of certain verbs formed with the prefix roz- and the root related to growing or spreading. It is not a standalone verb but a conjugated form used with a feminine subject to indicate completed growth or expansion in the past.

Etymology and morphology: The form is derived from a verb built with the prefix roz-, which conveys a sense of outward spreading or widening, combined with a root linked to growth (růst/rast). The exact spelling and pronunciation can vary by dialect and by the specific verb, but the underlying idea is a past action of growing outward or spreading.

Usage and context: Rozrástla tends to appear in literary, historical, or regional texts and is less common in everyday modern usage. It describes a feminine noun that has grown or spread, and it aligns with standard past-tense agreement rules for feminine subjects. Because it is not widely used in contemporary standard speech, encounters with rozrástla are often found in descriptions of natural features, settlements, or abstract concepts expanding over time, rather than in routine narration.

See also: rast, růst, rozroste, rozrůst, Slavic verbs with prefix roz- and roots related to growth, as well as notes on verb conjugation in Czech and Slovak.

Note: Rozrástla is primarily a linguistic form rather than a distinct lexical entry; its presence depends on the specific verb and regional style. In modern standard usage, speakers may prefer more common past-tense forms such as rozrostla depending on the verb involved.