vyvolat

Vyvolat is a Czech verb meaning to cause, to provoke, to evoke, or to trigger a result. It is used when one action leads to another, such as triggering an event, provoking a reaction, or evoking an impression. The term can refer to social, emotional, or procedural outcomes, for example vyvolat protest, vyvolat dojem, or vyvolat konflikt. It can also denote triggering physical or chemical processes, such as vyvolat reakci or vyvolat napětí.

The verb is perfective, formed with the prefix vy- attached to the stem volat. Its imperfective counterpart is vyvolávat, which describes ongoing or repeated processes (for example vyvolávat dojem on a continuous basis). The present tense of vyvolat expresses a future action (e.g., vyvolám reakci, vyvoláš změnu). In past tense, the forms include vyvolal (masculine), vyvolala (feminine), vyvolalo (neuter), and vyvolali/vyvolaly for plural subjects.

In photography, vyvolat also means to develop a film or photograph. The noun vyvolání or vyvolání filmu refers to the process itself.

Translations vary by context and can include to cause, to provoke, to evoke, to trigger, or to develop (in photography). Related Czech verbs convey similar notions of bringing about or eliciting a response, such as způsobit or vyvolat reakci. The choice of verb depends on nuance, ranging from deliberate incitement to natural or unintended consequences.