Know vs. Be Aware vs. Can Flashcards

Study Notes

Usage of Verbs: Znát, Vědět, Umět

Znát (know) is used when referencing a specific object, typically a noun in the accusative case.
Vědět (know) requires a clause with a verb, directly linking knowledge to information or facts.
In third person singular, both forms "ví" (knows) and "vědí" (know) are acceptable.
Umět (can) is used to express ability or skill, often paired with a verb in the infinitive to indicate how to perform an action.

Common Phrases and Structures

To denote lack of knowledge, say Nevím (I don't know).
For the question, Jak to víš/víte? (How do you know?), it can be used informally (singular) or formally (plural).
To ask if someone knows a specific word, use Jak znáš/znáte to slovo?.
To express not knowing something specific, say Nevím, co je to. (I don't know what that is).
For cooking skills, inquire with Umíš vařit? (Do you know how to cook?).
To ask about someone’s language skills, use Jaký jazyk umíš? (What language do you know?).
To find out about musical abilities, ask Umíš hrát na nějaký hudební nástroj? (Do you play a musical instrument?).
To explore sports knowledge, phrase as Jaký sport umíš? (What sports do you know?), followed by Umím hrát... (I play...).
To express that someone can play a sport, say Karen umí hrát tenis (Karen can play tennis).
For activities, simply ask Umíš (the listed activity)? to gauge someone’s skills.

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Explore the nuances of the Czech verbs 'znát', 'vědět', and 'umět' through these interactive flashcards. Understand when to use each verb in different contexts, enhancing your mastery of the language. Perfect for language learners looking to deepen their comprehension of Czech grammar.