dat

This is the 920th most frequent Czech word.


dat

"Dat" in Czech means "to give."


Here, 'dat' implies the placement of an object in a specific location, so its meaning is 'to put' in this context.

Musíme se rozhodnout, kde dat nový stůl.

We need to decide where to put the new table.


In this usage, 'dat' is part of an idiomatic expression, meaning 'to have' or 'to take', referring to performing an action on oneself.

Chci si dat malou přestávku.

I want to have a small break.


In this sentence, 'dat' is used as an infinitive verb meaning 'to give', indicating the action of providing something to someone.

Mohu ti dat tento dar.

I can give you this gift.