rozumím

Rozumím is a Czech verb meaning “I understand.” It is the first-person singular present tense form of rozumět, the verb for understanding or comprehending. The expression is commonly used to acknowledge what someone has said, to indicate that the speaker grasps information, instructions, or a point being made. It can function as a standalone response or be part of a larger clause, such as Rozumím tomu or Rozumím, co říkáš.

Usage notes

Rozumím is versatile in everyday speech. It can express agreement or recognition, equivalent to “I see” or “I get it.” It is frequently followed by additional content to specify what is understood, for example Rozumím tomu (I understand that/this) or Rozumím, co myslíš (I understand what you mean). The phrase Rozumím ti can convey that you understand someone’s perspective or feelings.

Grammar and forms

Rozumím is the present tense, first-person singular form of rozumět. Other present-tense forms follow the same verb: rozumíš (you understand), rozumí (he/she understands), rozumíme, rozumíte, rozumí. The verb is imperfective, used for ongoing or general understanding. Negative form: nerozumím. Past and future forms exist (e.g., rozuměl jsem, budu rozumět) but are used less frequently in simple day-to-day statements.

Etymology and related terms

The word rozumí stems from the noun rozum, meaning mind or understanding, with the prefix roz- adding a sense of breadth. Related words include rozumný (reasonable, sensible) and rozumět (to understand). In social usage, rozumím is a standard, neutral way to acknowledge comprehension.