No. 872 in Czech
umí
"Umí" means "can" or "knows how to" in English.
In a sentence
Marta umí hrát na klavír.
Marta knows how to play the piano.
In this sentence, 'umí' is used to indicate the ability or skill to perform an action.
Kdo umí odpovědět na tuto otázku?
Who knows how to answer this question?
Here, 'umí' refers to the capability or knowledge person possesses to perform the particular action described.
Pes umí vítat páníčka s radostí.
The dog knows how to greet its owner joyfully.
In this context, 'umí' expresses the developed skill or innate ability of the dog to perform the action stated.
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