zásobit

Zásobit is a Czech verb that translates to "to stock," "to supply," or "to provision" in English. It refers to the act of gathering and storing a sufficient quantity of something for future use. This can apply to a wide range of situations, from stocking a pantry with food to supplying a military unit with equipment.

The verb is often used in contexts related to commerce and logistics, such as a shopkeeper zásobit svůj obchod (stocking their shop) with goods, or a company zásobit své zákazníky (supplying its customers) with products. It can also describe preparing for potential shortages or emergencies, like a household zásobit se (stocking up) on essential items before a storm or a government zásobit strategické rezervy (stockpiling strategic reserves).

The noun form derived from this verb is "zásoba," meaning "stock," "supply," or "reserve." For example, "mít zásoby" means "to have supplies." The verb can also be used in its reflexive form, "zásobit se," meaning "to stock up" or "to lay in a supply." The conjugation of "zásobit" follows typical Czech verb patterns.