umývat

Umývat is a Slovak verb meaning to wash. It is a common and versatile verb used in everyday language to describe the act of cleaning oneself or other objects with water and often soap. The verb can be used in various contexts, such as washing hands (umývať si ruky), washing one's face (umývať si tvár), or washing clothes (umývať odev).

The verb conjugate varies depending on the subject and tense. For example, in the present tense, "ja umývam" means "I wash," "ty umývaš" means "you wash," and "on/ona/ono umýva" means "he/she/it washes." The past tense forms include "ja som umýval/a" (I washed), and future tense forms include "ja budem umývať" (I will wash).

Umývat is also used in idiomatic expressions. For instance, "umývať si ruky od niečoho" literally means to wash one's hands of something, but it figuratively means to disclaim responsibility for something. The verb plays a significant role in hygiene and cleanliness, which are important aspects of daily life.