zamykáte

zamykáte is a Czech verb meaning "you are locking" or "you lock". It is the second-person plural present tense form of the verb "zamknout", which means "to lock". The verb "zamknout" is used in a variety of contexts, such as locking doors, windows, or other objects. It can also be used metaphorically, such as locking away secrets or locking down a system.

The verb "zamknout" is derived from the prefix "za-" which can indicate the beginning of an action, and the root "-mnout" which is related to closing or fastening. Therefore, "zamknout" literally means to begin the action of closing or fastening, which in the context of a lock, translates to locking.

The conjugation of "zamknout" follows a regular pattern for verbs of its class in Czech. The present tense forms are:

já zamknu

ty zamkneš

on/ona/ono zamkne

my zamkneme

vy zamknete

oni/ony/ona zamknou

Thus, "zamykáte" specifically refers to the action performed by "you" (plural or formal singular) in the present tense. For example, "Zamykáte dveře?" translates to "Are you locking the door?" or "Do you lock the door?". The verb is essential in everyday communication in Czech when discussing security and access.