Know vs. Be Aware vs. Can Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When do we use znát?

To express knowledge about a noun (correct)

To express ability to do something

To express a skill

To express knowledge about a verb

When do we use vědět?

To express ability to do something

To express knowledge about a verb (correct)

To express knowledge about a noun

To express a skill

When do we use umět?

To express knowledge about a noun

To express a skill (correct)

To express knowledge about a verb

To express ability to do something (correct)

What is the translation of 'I don't know'?

Nevím. Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'How do you know?' in Czech?

Jak to víš/víte? Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'How do you know the word?' in Czech?

Jak znáš/znáte to slovo? Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'I don't know what that is'.

Nevím, co je to. Signup and view all the answers

How do you ask 'Do you know how to cook?' in Czech?

Umíš vařit? Signup and view all the answers

What is the Czech question for 'What language do you know?'

Jaký jazyk umíš? Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'Do you play a musical instrument?' into Czech.

Umíš hrát na nějaký hudební nástroj? Signup and view all the answers

How do you ask 'What sports do you know?' in Czech?

Jaký sport umíš? Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'Karen can play tennis' in Czech?

Karen umí hrát tenis. Signup and view all the answers

How do you ask 'Do you know (how to do the listed activity)?' in Czech?

Umíš (the listed activity)? Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.