zbývá

Zbývá is a Czech word that translates to "remains," "is left," or "is still to come" in English. It is a verb in the third-person singular form and is derived from the verb "zbývat," meaning to remain or be left.

The word "zbývá" is commonly used in everyday Czech conversation to indicate that a certain quantity or amount of something is still available or has not been used or consumed. For example, "Zbývá nám chleba" means "We have bread left" or "There is still bread remaining." It can also be used to express that a certain amount of time is left before an event occurs. For instance, "Zbývá hodina do konce zápasu" translates to "There is an hour left until the end of the match."

Beyond its literal meaning of remaining quantity or time, "zbývá" can also be used metaphorically. It can signify that a particular option or course of action is the only one available. For example, "Už nám nezbývá jiná možnost" means "We have no other option left." In this context, it implies a sense of finality or a lack of alternatives.

The grammatical function of "zbývá" is that of an impersonal verb. It does not refer to a specific subject performing the action of remaining but rather describes a state or condition. This is similar to the English phrase "there is" or "there are" when referring to existence or availability. The plural form of the verb is "zbývají," used when referring to multiple items or quantities that remain.