umývají

Umývají is a Czech verb, specifically the third-person plural present tense form of the verb umývat. This verb translates to "to wash" in English. Therefore, "umývají" means "they wash" or "they are washing." The verb umývat is a common and versatile verb used in various contexts, referring to the act of cleaning with water, either oneself, objects, or places.

The verb umývat belongs to the imperfective aspect, indicating an ongoing or repeated action. Its perfective counterpart is umýt, which signifies a completed action of washing. For instance, "oni umývají nádobí" translates to "they are washing the dishes" (ongoing), while "oni umyli nádobí" means "they washed the dishes" (completed).

The plural form "umývají" is used when the subject performing the action of washing is plural, such as "děti" (children), "lidé" (people), or any other plural noun or pronoun. The specific context in which "umývají" appears will determine what is being washed. Examples include washing hands ("umývají si ruce"), washing clothes ("umývají prádlo"), or washing a car ("umývají auto"). The grammatical context is crucial for understanding the full meaning of the sentence in which this verb form is used.