zabývá

Zabývá is a Czech verb that translates to "occupies," "deals with," or "engages in" in English. It is a versatile verb used in various contexts to describe a person's or entity's involvement in a particular activity, subject, or area. For example, one might say "Firma se zabývá výrobou automobilů" which means "The company deals with the production of cars." It can also indicate a preoccupation or focus, such as "Jeho myšlenky se zabývají budoucností" meaning "His thoughts are occupied with the future."

The verb zabývá is derived from the root "bývat," meaning "to be" or "to exist." It is often used in the reflexive form, "zabývat se," to indicate that someone is actively engaged in something. This grammatical structure emphasizes the subject's direct involvement. The declension of zabývá follows the regular patterns of Czech verbs. Common prepositions used with it include "s" (with) and "na" (on/at), depending on the specific nuance of involvement being expressed. Understanding zabývá is crucial for comprehending many Czech sentences related to work, hobbies, studies, and general pursuits.