zakryjí

Zakryjí is a Czech verb form belonging to the perfective verb zakrýt. It is the third-person plural form used in the present tense of a perfective verb, which in Czech functions as the future tense. In other words, zakryjí typically translates to “they will cover” or, in context, “they will conceal/obscure.” It contrasts with the imperfective form zakrývají, which means “they cover” or “they are covering” in the present.

Etymology and meaning: The verb zakrýt is built from the prefix za- (indicating completion or enclosure) and the root kryt (to cover). The prefix adds the sense of covering something thoroughly or for a purpose, such as obscuring or protecting. The form zakryjí therefore signals a completed action by multiple subjects in the future.

Usage: As a transitive verb, zakryjí requires a direct object (something that is covered). It is used when describing actions where a group performs the act of covering. Because it is perfective, it implies a single, completed action rather than a repeated or ongoing process. In narrative or formal writing, zakryjí can convey plans or intentions in the near future.

Examples:

- Oni zakryjí stůl ubrusem. = They will cover the table with a tablecloth.

- Rodiče zakryjí okna pláštěnkou, aby nebyl vidět ven. = The parents will cover the windows with a cloth so that one cannot see out. (contextual rendering)

- V důsledku tajných jednání zakryjí pravdu. = As a result of secret negotiations, they will conceal the truth.

Related forms: The imperfective counterpart is zakrývají (present), zakrývali/zakrývaly (past), and the infinitive is zakrýt (to cover, to conceal).