zkrátilo

zkrátilo is a Czech verb form. It is the past tense, neuter gender, singular number, and passive voice of the verb "zkrátit," which means "to shorten" or "to abbreviate." Therefore, "zkrátilo" translates to "it was shortened" or "it was abbreviated." This form is used when referring to a neuter singular noun that underwent the action of shortening or abbreviating. For example, one might say "Dopis se zkrátilo" meaning "The letter was shortened." The verb "zkrátit" itself is derived from the adjective "krátký," meaning "short." The passive voice in Czech is formed using the past participle and the verb "být" (to be), but in the case of "zkrátilo," the past participle already incorporates the passive meaning and the agreement for gender, number, and tense. Understanding the grammatical context is crucial for correctly interpreting and using this verb form in Czech sentences.