platí

platí

"Platí" means "it applies," "it is valid," or "it pays."

In this sentence, 'platí' means 'is valid' or 'applies', indicating the time validity of the ticket.

Tento lístek platí jen na dnešní den.

This ticket is valid only for today.

Here, 'platí' is used in the sense of 'pays', describing the act of transferring money to settle a transaction.

Pán platí za svůj nákup v hotovosti.

The gentleman pays for his purchase in cash.

In this context, 'platí' means 'holds true' or 'is valid', introducing a general proverb or rule.

Platí, že kdo dřív přijde, ten dřív mele.

It is valid that 'the early bird catches the worm'.