zvládl

Zvládl is the masculine singular past tense form of the Czech verb zvládnout, and it means that someone managed, coped with, or completed a task. The verb zvládnout is perfective and transitive, often used to express successful handling of a challenge or the completion of an objective.

Morphology and related forms: The infinitive is zvládnout. In the past tense, the masculine singular form is zvládl, with feminine and neuter counterparts zvládla and zvládlo, respectively. Plural forms include zvládli (masculine) and zvládly (feminine). The verb is typically used with a direct object in the accusative, as in zvládnout úkol (to master/complete a task) or zvládnout zkoušku (to pass a exam). As a perfective verb, zvládnout emphasizes the completion of the action rather than its ongoing process; the imperfective counterpart is zvládat, whose past tense forms would differ (e.g., zvládal).

Usage notes: Zvládl can imply a successful outcome under challenging conditions and is common in everyday speech, journalism, and reporting. It often collocates with nouns describing tasks, challenges, or tests, such as úkol, zkoušku, situaci, či čas. The meaning is close to “managed,” “succeeded in,” or “was able to,” and it can carry a sense of competence or relief depending on context.

Examples: Zvládl náročný úkol. On zvládl zkoušku na první pokus. Díky tréninku zvládl maraton. In casual use, the verb can express achievement, resilience, or effective handling of circumstances.