No. 797 in Czech
zvýšit
"Zvýšit" means "to increase" or "to raise."
In a sentence
Chceme zvýšit produkci naší továrny.
We want to increase the production of our factory.
Here, 'zvýšit' is used in the context of increasing a measurable quantity, which is 'produkce' or 'production'.
Můžeme zvýšit hlasitost, abychom slyšeli lépe.
We can raise the volume to hear better.
In this sentence, 'zvýšit' is used to signify raising or increasing the level of sound, represented by 'hlasitost' or 'volume'.
Chtěl bys zvýšit povědomí o této kampani?
Would you like to raise awareness about this campaign?
Here, 'zvýšit' means to enhance or improve the level of awareness, referring to 'povědomí' or 'awareness'.
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