zvykat

zvykat is a Czech verb that translates to "to get used to" or "to accustom." It signifies the process of adapting to something new, whether it be a place, a situation, a habit, or a sensation. The verb is often used in contexts where a person or animal is gradually becoming comfortable with or accustomed to a change or a novel environment.

The conjugation of zvykat follows the typical pattern for imperfective verbs in Czech. For instance, in the present tense, the first person singular is "zvykám" (I am getting used to), the second person singular is "zvykáš" (you are getting used to), and the third person singular is "zvyká" (he/she/it is getting used to). The plural forms follow a similar structure.

The verb can be used with various prepositions and cases depending on the object of acclimatization. For example, one might say "zvykat si na novou práci" (to get used to a new job), where "na" (on/to) is followed by the accusative case. It implies a gradual and ongoing process rather than an immediate change. The perfective counterpart is "zvyknout si," which denotes the completion of this process, meaning "to have gotten used to" or "to have accustomed oneself."