vzdálit

Vzdálit is a Czech verb that translates to "to distance," "to move away," or "to put aside" in English. It is a versatile word used in various contexts to describe the act of increasing the space between two or more entities or concepts.

In a literal sense, vzdálit can refer to the physical movement of objects or people. For example, one might vzdálit a chair from a table to create more space. It can also describe the act of a vehicle moving away from a location, such as vzdálit se z města (to move away from the city).

Beyond physical distance, vzdálit can also be used metaphorically. It can imply creating emotional distance or estrangement between individuals. For instance, a disagreement might vzdálit friends. Furthermore, it can signify putting something out of one's mind or setting aside concerns, as in vzdálit starosti (to put worries aside). The reflexive form, vzdálit se, often emphasizes the subject initiating the distancing action. The imperfective aspect of this verb is vzdalovat, which denotes an ongoing or repeated action of distancing.