uvedli

Uvedli is the third-person plural past tense form of the Czech verb uvést. The verb uvést is perfective and generally means to introduce, to present, or to state something—often to bring information to light or to make it known. Uvedli, therefore, indicates that a group performed the action in the past, typically reporting what they said or announced.

Usage of uvedli is common in formal prose, journalism, and academic writing. It is used to attribute information to speakers, organizations, or authorities. In sentences, it is frequently followed by a clause introduced with že: Uvedli, že plán byl odložen (They stated that the plan had been postponed). The form helps signal reported speech or the stance of the subjects.

Morphology and related forms: The infinitive is uvést. The corresponding past tense forms include uvedl (masc. singular), uvedla (fem. singular), uvedli (masc. plural or mixed gender), and uvedly (fem. plural). The present/future forms include uvedu, uvedeš, uvede, uvedeme, uvedete, uvedou, with the sense of “will state/introduce” in future usage, since uvést is perfective. The imperative form is uveďte (you, plural).

Etymology: uvést is built with the prefix u- added to vést (to lead), giving a sense of bringing something forward, presenting it, or making it known.

See also: uvést, uvádět, uveďte.