vstoupil

Vstoupil is the masculine singular past tense form of the Czech verb vstoupit. It translates as “he entered” and is used for both literal entry into a place and figurative entry, such as joining an organization or starting participation in an activity. Vstoupit is a perfective verb meaning to enter, to join, or to commence participation; its action is viewed as completed.

Etymology and form: The verb is formed with the prefix v- attached to stoupit, which means “to step” or “to rise.” The prefix indicates movement into a space or into membership. The root stoupit is related to movement or ascent in Slavic languages. Vstoupit is a perfective verb, so its past tense describes a completed action.

Usage: Because vstoupit is perfective, vstoupil denotes a completed action in the past. The forms vary by gender and number: masculine singular is vstoupil, feminine singular is vstoupila, neuter singular is vstoupilo. The verb also has plural forms for past tense, used according to the subject’s gender and number.

Examples: He entered the room. On vstoupil do místnosti. He joined the political party. On vstoupil do politické strany.

See also: vstoupit, vstup, vstupenka.