No. 458 in Czech
jedná
"Jedná" means "negotiates," "acts," or "deals" depending on context.
In a sentence
Jedná o někoho, kdo nám má pomoci.
It is about someone who is supposed to help us.
Here, "jedná" is used reflexively as part of the phrase "jedná se o" to indicate discussion or consideration about something.
Věděli jsme, že se na schůzce jedná o důležitých tématech.
We knew that the meeting involved important topics.
In this case, "jedná" again appears in the reflexive phrase "jedná se o," emphasizing the central topics being addressed.
Jan se často jedná slušně k ostatním.
Jan often behaves politely towards others.
Here, "jedná" stands on its own to express conduct or behavior.
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