stiháti

Stiháti is a Czech word that translates to "to catch up," "to pursue," or "to achieve" in English. It is a versatile verb used in various contexts.

In the context of time or a schedule, "stiháti" implies managing to complete something within a given timeframe or before a deadline. For example, one might say "Nestíhám vlak," meaning "I am not going to catch the train." It can also refer to achieving a goal or aspiration, such as "Stihla jsem svůj cíl," which translates to "I achieved my goal."

In a more literal sense, "stiháti" can denote pursuit, such as in a chase or a race. The phrase "policie stíhá pachatele" means "the police are pursuing the perpetrator." This usage emphasizes the act of following or chasing after something or someone.

The grammatical form of "stiháti" changes depending on the subject and tense. The infinitive form is "stihnout" for the perfective aspect and "stíhat" for the imperfective aspect. The imperfective aspect describes an ongoing or repeated action, while the perfective aspect refers to a completed action. Understanding these nuances is key to using the verb correctly in Czech.