uvedla

Uvedla is a form of the Czech verb uvést, meaning to introduce, present, or state something. It is the perfective, transitive verb used in the past tense and is specifically the third-person feminine singular form. The verb uvést itself conveys a sense of bringing something into consideration or making something known, often in a formal or official context.

In Czech, past tense forms vary by gender and number. For uvést, the masculine singular is uvedl, the feminine singular is uvedla, the neuter is uvedlo, the masculine plural is uvedli, and the feminine plural is uvedly. These forms are used to attribute statements, actions, or presentations to speakers or agents in past time, and they are common in journalism, legal language, and narrative prose.

Usage notes: Uvedla is typically followed by a direct object or by a clause introduced with that/how (for example, že). It frequently appears when reporting what someone said or announced. It can express both explicit statements and the act of presenting information, such as a plan, a result, or new findings.

Examples:

- Uvedla, že plán dorazí včas. (She stated that the plan will arrive on time.)

- Uvedla, že projekt bude financován. (She stated that the project will be funded.)

Etymology: Uvedla derives from uvést, with the prefix u- adding a sense of bringing something into prominence or making it known, and the verb vést meaning to lead.

See also: uvést, uvedení, uvedení do praxe.