Czech verbs “mluvit,” “říkat,” and “říct” all involve communication or speech, but they are used in slightly different way.

Basically:

MLUVIT O…

ŘÍCT/ŘÍKAT, ŽE…

1. Mluvit:
– It means “to speak” or “to talk.”
– “Mluvit” is used when referring to the act of speaking or talking in general, without specifying the content of the speech.
– Example: “Oni mluví o počasí.” (They are talking about the weather.)

2. Říkat:
– It means “to say” or “to tell.”
– “Říkat” is used when you want to specify the content of the speech or convey a message. It’s often signalled by a comma.
– Example: “On říká, že je unavený.” (He says he is tired.)

3. Říct (říci):
– It means “to say” or “to tell” as well, but it’s in the perfective aspect, indicating a completed action.
– Example: “Řekl mi, že mě miluje.” (He told me that he loves me.)

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