vedeme

Vedeme is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Czech verb vést, meaning to lead or guide. It is used to express that the speaker and others are currently leading something, such as a project, organization, or team.

In Czech, the present tense forms of vést are: já vedu, ty vedeš, on/ona/ono vede, my vedeme, vy vedete, oni vedou. Vedeme specifically denotes “we lead” or “we are leading.” It is a transitive verb, typically taking a direct object such as a project, tým, nebo instituci. Example: Vedeme projekt zaměřený na zlepšení dopravy. Another example: Vedeme tým devíti lidí.

Etymology and cognates: vést is a common Slavic verb meaning “to lead.” Related forms appear across Slavic languages, including Polish wieść, Slovak viesť, Russian вести, and Ukrainian вести, reflecting a shared semantic core of guiding or directing.

Usage notes: vést and vedeme are used in both literal leadership (managing people or resources) and metaphorical leadership (guiding a discussion, a process, or a strategy). The verb is transitive and can be combined with a variety of objects, from organizations to ideas.

See also: other present-tense forms of vést (vedu, vedeš, vede, vedete, vedou) and related verbs in Czech grammar.