vyádat

Vyžádat is a Czech verb meaning to obtain or request something from another person, typically something that requires consent, verification, or official action. It is a prefixed perfective form derived from the verb žádat, and the prefix vy- conveys the sense of completing the act of asking and receiving.

Usage and nuance

Vyžádat si is the common construction used when someone seeks to obtain something for themselves, such as documents, information, or authorization. The action is usually formal or official in tone and is commonly found in administrative, legal, or bureaucratic contexts. The verb can govern both tangible items (a dokument, výpis) and abstract approvals (souhlas, posudek). In everyday speech speakers may prefer other verbs such as požádat, but vyžádat emphasizes that the objective is specifically obtained through an inquiry or request.

Grammar and usage notes

Vyžádat is a transitive, perfective verb. It is used with direct objects in the accusative and may take an object indicating from whom the item is sought (often expressed with the preposition od or u plus the genitive). It is typical in formal writing and official communication, and its imperfective counterpart is the frequent žádat, which describes the ongoing act of asking rather than the completed result.

Examples

Vyžádal si u soudu spis. (He obtained a file from the court.)

Vyžádala si potvrzení od nadřízeného. (She obtained the confirmation from her supervisor.)

Úřad vyžádá doplňující informace. (The office will request additional information.)

See also

Žádat, požádat, vyřízení, žádost. Etymology traces vyžádat to the base verb žádat with the prefix vy-, indicating a completed result.