zbýt

zbýt is a Czech verb that primarily translates to "to remain," "to be left," or "to be left over." It is often used in contexts where something is remaining after a process, consumption, or a change. For instance, if one has eaten a meal and there is still food on the plate, one might say "Na talíři zbylo jídlo," meaning "Food remained on the plate."

The verb can also imply a sense of survival or persistence. If a group of people were in a dangerous situation and some managed to escape or survive, one could say "Přežili jen někteří," which translates to "Only some remained." In a more abstract sense, "zbýt" can refer to something left behind in terms of possessions or duties. For example, "Po jeho odchodu zbyly jen vzpomínky," meaning "Only memories remained after his departure."

Grammatically, "zbýt" is a perfective verb, indicating a completed action. Its imperfective counterpart is "zbývat." The conjugation follows the standard patterns for Czech verbs of its class. The meaning of "zbýt" is highly dependent on the context in which it is used, but the core idea of something being left or remaining is consistent across its various applications.