zbývají

Zbývají is a Czech word that translates to "remain" or "are left" in English. It is a verb in the third-person plural present tense, derived from the verb zbývat. This verb denotes the state of something being left over, remaining, or persisting after a process of removal, consumption, or change.

The usage of zbývají is common in everyday Czech conversation and writing. For example, one might say "V lednici zbývají dvě jablka" which translates to "There are two apples left in the fridge." Similarly, in a financial context, "Po zaplacení účtů zbývají jen drobné" means "After paying the bills, only small change remains." It can also be used to express that time is left, such as "Na dokončení úkolu zbývá hodina" – "There is an hour left to finish the task."

The concept of "remaining" conveyed by zbývají is fundamental and appears in various scenarios, from quantities of objects to abstract concepts like time or options. The word's flexibility allows it to be applied to both tangible and intangible entities, making it a versatile and frequently used term in the Czech language. Its grammatical form indicates that the subject of the verb is plural, referring to multiple items or units that are left.