urovnávat

Urovnávat is a Czech verb that translates to "to level," "to flatten," or "to even out" in English. It describes the action of making something flat or smooth, removing irregularities or differences. This can be applied to both physical and abstract concepts.

In a physical context, urovnávat can refer to leveling a surface, such as preparing soil for planting, smoothing a wall before painting, or straightening a crooked picture. It implies removing bumps, dips, or unevenness to create a uniform plane. For instance, one might urovnávat záhon (level a flowerbed) or urovnávat povrch (level a surface).

Figuratively, urovnávat can be used to describe the process of resolving disputes, reconciling differences, or bringing about equality. This could involve settling arguments, smoothing over misunderstandings, or creating a more balanced situation. Examples include urovnávat spory (settling disputes) or urovnávat vztahy (mending relationships). The core idea remains the removal of discord or disparity to achieve a state of harmony or uniformity. The past tense of the verb is urovnal, and the perfective aspect is urovnat.