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- Poslat is a perfective verb meaning 'to send'.
- It is used for letters, emails, money, and people.
- The recipient is always in the Dative case.
- The future tense is formed by its present conjugation.
The Czech verb poslat is a fundamental pillar of daily communication, representing the completed action of sending something or someone from one point to another. As a perfective verb, it focuses on the successful delivery or the initiation of the act as a whole unit, rather than the ongoing process. In the modern world, its utility has expanded from physical mail to digital data, making it indispensable for both traditional and tech-savvy speakers.
- Physical Objects
- Used when mailing letters, packages, or parcels through the post office or courier services. It implies the item will reach its destination.
Musím zítra poslat ten balík babičce k narozeninám.
- Digital Communication
- The go-to verb for sending emails, SMS messages, files, or links. In this context, it is almost always used in its perfective form because the act of clicking 'send' is instantaneous.
Beyond objects, poslat is frequently used with people. You can 'send' a child to school, 'send' an employee to a meeting, or 'send' someone to buy groceries. This versatility stems from the root concept of displacement—moving something from here to there by your initiative.
Můžeš poslat Petra pro pivo?
- Financial Transactions
- Crucial for banking. You 'send' money to an account (poslat peníze na účet). It suggests a one-time transfer.
Už jsem ti poslal peníze za ten lístek.
In summary, poslat is used whenever the focus is on the result of sending. Whether it's a physical letter, an electronic file, or a person on an errand, this verb captures the transition from possession to transit. It is one of the first verbs a learner should master because it facilitates basic needs, from ordering food to conducting business.
Šéf mě poslal na služební cestu do Prahy.
Zkus mu poslat odkaz na tu webovou stránku.
Using poslat correctly requires understanding the relationship between the sender, the object, and the recipient. This verb follows a very specific grammatical pattern: Kdo (Nominative) pošle (Verb) koho/co (Accusative) komu (Dative).
- The Accusative Object
- The thing being sent must be in the 4th case (Accusative). For example, 'dopis' (letter) remains 'dopis', but 'zpráva' (message) becomes 'zprávu'.
Chci poslat tuto krátkou zprávu.
- The Dative Recipient
- The person receiving the item must be in the 3rd case (Dative). 'Kamarád' becomes 'kamarádovi', 'maminka' becomes 'mamince'.
Můžeš poslat ten e-mail mému kolegovi?
The verb undergoes changes depending on the tense. In the past tense, it is poslal (masculine), poslala (feminine), or poslalo (neuter). In the future tense, because it is perfective, you simply conjugate the present form: pošlu, pošleš, pošle...
- Future Intentions
- Since 'poslat' is perfective, the present tense forms actually express the future. 'Pošlu to' means 'I will send it'.
Až přijdu domů, hned ti to pošlu.
Another common structure involves the preposition pro (for) followed by the accusative when sending someone to fetch something. 'Poslat pro doktora' (to send for a doctor) is a classic example of this usage.
Rodiče mě poslali pro nákup do večerky.
Musíme poslat opraváře, aby se na to podíval.
Finally, when sending something to a location rather than a person, use prepositions like do (to/into) or na (to/onto). For instance, 'poslat dopis do Prahy' (send a letter to Prague) or 'poslat fotky na server' (send photos to the server).
In the Czech Republic, you will encounter poslat in a variety of social and professional settings. It is a word of action, often heard in environments where tasks are being delegated or information is being exchanged.
- At the Post Office (Česká pošta)
- This is the primary location for the word. You will hear clerks ask how you want to send your item: 'Jak to chcete poslat?' (How do you want to send it?).
Chtěl bych tento balík poslat doporučeně.
- In the Office Environment
- Emails are the lifeblood of modern work. Colleagues will constantly ask you to send them files, reports, or contact information. 'Pošli mi tu tabulku' (Send me that spreadsheet) is a standard request.
Můžeš mi poslat zápis z dnešní porady?
In restaurants or bars, if a group is splitting a bill, you might hear someone say they will 'send' the money via a banking app. 'Pošlu ti to na Revolut' (I'll send it to you on Revolut) is very common among younger generations.
Zaplať to všechno a já ti pak pošlu svou část.
- Public Announcements
- Radio or TV contests often ask listeners to 'poslat SMS' (send an SMS) to a specific number to win prizes.
Stačí poslat zprávu se správnou odpovědí na číslo 1234.
Even in family life, parents 'send' children to their rooms or to the store. The word is woven into the fabric of logistical coordination that makes up a typical day in a Czech-speaking environment.
Maminka mě poslala koupit čerstvé rohlíky.
Learning poslat involves navigating the tricky waters of Czech verbal aspect and case system. Even advanced learners can stumble on these nuances.
- Confusing Aspect (Poslat vs. Posílat)
- The most common error is using 'poslat' for habitual actions. If you send a newsletter every Monday, you must use 'posílat'. 'Poslat' is for a specific, one-off event.
Každý den *poslat* e-mail. (Incorrect)
Každý den POSÍLÁM e-mail. (Correct)
- Wrong Case for Recipient
- English speakers often want to use a preposition like 'pro' or 'na' for the person. In Czech, the recipient is simply in the Dative case without a preposition.
Poslal jsem to *pro* bratra. (Incorrect - means 'on behalf of')
Poslal jsem to BRATROVI. (Correct - to the brother)
Another mistake occurs with the word 'peníze' (money). While 'poslat peníze' is correct, learners often forget that 'peníze' is plural, so the verb must agree if it's the subject (though usually, the person is the subject).
- Overusing 'Poslat' for Physical Movement
- Don't use 'poslat' if you are the one carrying the item to the person. That's 'dát' (to give) or 'přinést' (to bring).
Šel jsem k němu a dal jsem mu to (I went to him and gave it to him). Using 'poslal' here would imply you used a messenger.
Finally, watch out for the reflexive 'se'. 'Poslat se' is rarely used except in very specific poetic or abstract contexts. Usually, it's a transitive verb requiring an object.
Musíš poslat přihlášku včas, jinak tě nepřijmou.
While poslat is the general term for 'to send', Czech offers several more specific verbs that can add precision to your speech.
- Odeslat vs. Poslat
- 'Odeslat' emphasizes the 'sending off' or the finality of the action. It's the word you see on the 'Send' button in email clients (Odeslat). It sounds slightly more formal or technical.
Zpráva byla úspěšně odeslána.
- Zaslat
- This is a highly formal version of 'poslat', used in official correspondence, legal documents, or polite business requests.
Prosíme o zaslání podepsané kopie smlouvy.
Other related verbs include vyslat (to dispatch/emit), often used for sending out signals, scouts, or delegates. Přeposlat is the specific verb for 'to forward' an email or message.
- Vyslat
- Used for missions or signals. 'Vyslat družici' (to launch/send a satellite).
Vláda se rozhodla vyslat do oblasti humanitární pomoc.
- Rozeslat
- To send out to many people at once, like a mass mailing or invitations.
Už jsme rozeslali všechny pozvánky na svatbu.
Choosing the right alternative depends on the 'flavor' of the action you want to convey. For everyday speech, 'poslat' remains the reliable, all-purpose choice.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The root '-slat' is related to 'slát' (to send/dispatch), which is no longer used alone in modern Czech but exists in many prefixed forms.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'o' like 'ou' in 'soul'. It should be short.
- Aspirating the 'p' (puff of air).
- Making the 'l' too 'dark' like in English 'full'.
- Stress on the second syllable.
- Softening the 't' at the end.
Nivel de dificultad
Very easy to recognize in text.
Requires knowledge of Dative and Accusative cases.
Pronunciation is simple, but aspect choice is key.
Clear sound and very common.
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Gramática que debes saber
Perfective Aspect
Poslat (completed) vs. Posílat (ongoing/habitual).
Dative Case for Recipient
Poslat Petrovi (Dative) dopis (Accusative).
Future Tense of Perfective Verbs
Pošlu (I will send) - no 'budu' needed.
Accusative after 'pro'
Poslat pro doktora (to send for a doctor).
Passive Voice
Dopis byl poslán (The letter was sent).
Ejemplos por nivel
Pošlu ti SMS.
I will send you an SMS.
Future tense (perfective present).
Musím poslat dopis.
I must send a letter.
Infinitive after a modal verb.
Poslal jsem ti e-mail.
I sent you an email.
Past tense, masculine singular.
Můžeš mi poslat fotku?
Can you send me a photo?
Infinitive in a question.
Pošli mi tu adresu.
Send me that address.
Imperative (informal).
Babička mi poslala peníze.
Grandma sent me money.
Past tense, feminine singular.
Kam to mám poslat?
Where should I send it?
Infinitive with 'mám' (should/have to).
Pošleme vám balík.
We will send you a package.
Future tense, 1st person plural.
Poslal jsem balík do Prahy.
I sent a package to Prague.
Preposition 'do' + Genitive.
Musíš to poslat doporučeně.
You must send it by registered mail.
Adverbial use (doporučeně).
Pošli to mému bratrovi.
Send it to my brother.
Dative case for recipient.
Poslala jsem mu zprávu včera.
I sent him a message yesterday.
Past tense with Dative pronoun 'mu'.
Můžete nám poslat menu?
Can you send us the menu?
Dative pronoun 'nám'.
Petr mě poslal pro vodu.
Petr sent me for water.
Preposition 'pro' + Accusative.
Pošleš mi ten odkaz?
Will you send me that link?
Future tense question.
Poslali jsme jim pozvánku.
We sent them an invitation.
Dative pronoun 'jim'.
Prosím, pošlete mi to v příloze.
Please send it to me in the attachment.
Prepositional case (v příloze).
Šéf mě poslal na konferenci.
The boss sent me to a conference.
Accusative of direction (na konferenci).
Musíme poslat opraváře na tu pračku.
We need to send a repairman for the washing machine.
Verb + Accusative (person) + Preposition.
Už jsi mu poslal ty peníze na účet?
Have you already sent him the money to the account?
Perfective past expressing completion.
Poslal jsem ji k šípku.
I sent her packing / I rejected her.
Idiomatic expression.
Balík byl poslán včera ráno.
The package was sent yesterday morning.
Passive participle.
Zkuste mu poslat upomínku.
Try to send him a reminder.
Imperative 'zkuste' + infinitive.
Pošlu vám potvrzení o platbě.
I will send you a payment confirmation.
Future tense with specific noun phrase.
Vláda poslala do oblasti pomoc.
The government sent aid to the area.
Formal political context.
Kdybych to věděl, poslal bych to dřív.
If I had known, I would have sent it sooner.
Past conditional.
Musíme poslat jasný signál trhu.
We must send a clear signal to the market.
Metaphorical usage.
Pošlete mi to, až to budete mít hotové.
Send it to me when you have it finished.
Future time clause.
Poslala děti spát dřív než obvykle.
She sent the children to sleep earlier than usual.
Verb + Accusative + infinitive (spát).
Nezapomeňte poslat kopii i mně.
Don't forget to send a copy to me as well.
Emphatic Dative pronoun 'mně'.
Poslal na ně policii.
He sent the police after them.
Preposition 'na' indicating target.
Můžete mi poslat podrobnější informace?
Can you send me more detailed information?
Comparative adjective in Accusative.
Osud ho poslal do vyhnanství.
Fate sent him into exile.
Abstract subject (Osud).
Autor se rozhodl poslat hrdinu na smrt.
The author decided to send the hero to his death.
Literary context.
Bylo by vhodné poslat kondolenční dopis.
It would be appropriate to send a letter of condolence.
Formal etiquette.
Poslal jsem mu to k nahlédnutí.
I sent it to him for inspection/review.
Formal phrase 'k nahlédnutí'.
Zpráva o jeho smrti poslala trhy do kolapsu.
The news of his death sent the markets into a collapse.
Causative metaphorical use.
Nemůžeme jen tak poslat lidi do nebezpečí.
We cannot just send people into danger.
Ethical context.
Pošlete mi, prosím, vyúčtování nákladů.
Please send me the expense report.
Formal business noun.
Poslal ho tam, odkud není návratu.
He sent him to where there is no return.
Idiomatic/Literary.
Jeho chování ho poslalo na okraj společnosti.
His behavior sent him to the fringes of society.
Sophisticated metaphorical use.
Poslat někoho na onen svět je eufemismus pro vraždu.
To send someone to the 'other world' is a euphemism for murder.
Metalinguistic explanation.
Musíme vyslat (poslat) jasný a nezkreslený signál.
We must send a clear and undistorted signal.
Precision in adjective choice.
Poslal své vojsko do předem prohrané bitvy.
He sent his army into a battle already lost.
Complex historical narrative.
Stačí jeden klik a můžete poslat data do celého světa.
Just one click and you can send data to the whole world.
Modern technological context.
Poslal mu výzvu na souboj.
He sent him a challenge to a duel.
Archaic/Historical context.
Nechal se poslat na nucené práce.
He allowed himself to be sent to forced labor.
Reflexive causative construction.
Poslat balík v dnešní době je otázka vteřin.
Sending a package nowadays is a matter of seconds.
Generalization using infinitive.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— To reject someone or tell them to go away.
Chtěl mě pozvat na rande, ale poslala jsem ho k šípku.
— A milder way to tell someone to 'get lost'.
Už mě štval, tak jsem ho poslal do háje.
— To release something (a book, a child) into the world.
Konečně jsem tu knihu poslal do světa.
Se confunde a menudo con
Dostat means to receive, poslat means to send. They are opposites.
Přinést means to bring physically. Poslat involves a third party or mail.
Půjčit means to lend. Don't confuse 'sending' money with 'lending' it.
Modismos y expresiones
— To reject someone rudely or dismiss them.
Když mě začal otravovat, poslala jsem ho k šípku.
informal— To give up on something or end a relationship.
Už mě to nebavilo, tak jsem celou tu práci poslal k vodě.
informal— To put someone in their place.
Musel jsem ho poslat do patřičných mezí, byl moc drzý.
neutral— A euphemism for killing someone.
V té detektivce ho poslali na onen svět hned v první kapitole.
literary— To ruin something or mess it up completely.
Celý ten projekt jsme poslali do kopru.
slang— Used when someone takes a very long time to return from an errand.
Tebe aby poslal pro smrt! Kde jsi byl tak dlouho?
informal— To pay it forward or share a message.
Dostal jsi dobrou radu, tak ji pošli dál.
neutral— To send a child to the corner as punishment.
Zlobil, tak ho maminka poslala do kouta.
family— To send to the devil (go to hell).
Pošli ty starosti k čertu a pojď se bavit.
informalFácil de confundir
It's the imperfective pair.
Poslat is for one finished act; posílat is for repeating or ongoing acts.
Každý den posílám (not poslat) dopisy.
Similar prefix and root.
Vyslat is specifically for dispatching missions or signals.
Vyslat družici.
Often interchangeable.
Odeslat emphasizes the moment of departure (clicking send).
Odeslat formulář.
Formal version.
Zaslat is strictly for professional or official contexts.
Zaslat úřední dopis.
Specific type of sending.
Přeposlat means to forward something you received.
Přeposlat e-mail od šéfa.
Patrones de oraciones
Já + pošlu + Accusative.
Já pošlu e-mail.
Pošli mi + Accusative.
Pošli mi fotku.
Poslat + Accusative + Dative.
Poslat balík mamince.
Poslat + někoho + pro + Accusative.
Poslat Petra pro pivo.
Muset + poslat + doporučeně.
Musím to poslat doporučeně.
Poslat + někoho + na + Accusative.
Poslat kolegu na školení.
Nechat + poslat + Accusative.
Nechal jsem poslat květiny.
Být + poslán + do + Genitive.
Byl poslán do vyhnanství.
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Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
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Cómo usarlo
Extremely frequent in both spoken and written Czech.
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Using 'budu poslat' for future.
→
Pošlu.
Perfective verbs don't use 'budu' for future tense.
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Poslal jsem *pro* tebe e-mail.
→
Poslal jsem TI e-mail.
The recipient must be in Dative, no 'pro' is needed.
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Každý týden *poslat* dopis.
→
Každý týden POSÍLÁM dopis.
Habitual actions require the imperfective 'posílat'.
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Poslat *v* Prahu.
→
Poslat DO Prahy.
Direction requires 'do' + Genitive or 'na' + Accusative.
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Poslal jsem *balíka*.
→
Poslal jsem BALÍK.
'Balík' is inanimate, so Accusative is same as Nominative.
Consejos
Check the Case
Always use Dative for the person receiving. 'Poslat kamarádovi' (to a friend).
Digital Sending
For emails, 'poslat' and 'odeslat' are both perfect. 'Odeslat' is what the button says.
Post-Lat
Think of the POST office and someone being LATe with a letter.
One-time vs Habit
Use 'poslat' for 'I will send it now'. Use 'posílat' for 'I send it every day'.
Imperative
Master 'Pošli mi...' as it's the most useful phrase in daily life.
Packages
When sending a package, remember 'poslat balík'.
Business
In a very formal letter, use 'zaslat' to sound professional.
Idioms
Learn 'poslat do háje' to understand when someone is being dismissed.
Location
Use 'do' for cities/countries: 'poslat do Prahy'.
Money
Use 'poslat peníze na účet' for bank transfers.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of a 'POST' man who 'LAT'ely (lately) delivered your mail. POS-LAT.
Asociación visual
Imagine a giant blue Czech mailbox with 'POSLAT' written on it in neon lights.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to say 'Pošlu ti to' five times fast without making the 'p' puff out air.
Origen de la palabra
From Old Czech 'poslati', which comes from the Proto-Slavic '*poslati'.
Significado original: To put or place forward / to send on a mission.
Slavic (Indo-European).Contexto cultural
None, 'poslat' is a neutral, safe word.
English speakers often use 'send' for both continuous and completed actions. In Czech, you must switch to 'posílat' for the continuous/habitual.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
At the post office
- Chci poslat balík.
- Jak to mám poslat?
- Poslat doporučeně.
- Kolik stojí poslat dopis?
At work
- Pošlu vám to v příloze.
- Můžete mi poslat odkaz?
- Šéf mě poslal na schůzku.
- Musíme odeslat fakturu.
With friends
- Pošli mi tu fotku.
- Pošlu ti peníze na účet.
- Kam tě poslali?
- Pošli mi polohu.
At home
- Pošli děti spát.
- Poslal jsem ho pro nákup.
- Pošli pusu babičce.
- Musíme poslat přání k Vánocům.
Medical/Official
- Doktor mě poslal na rentgen.
- Musíte poslat žádost.
- Poslali mě na jiný úřad.
- Kdy mi pošlete výsledky?
Inicios de conversación
"Můžeš mi poslat tu fotku, co jsme včera fotili?"
"Kam bys mě poslal na dovolenou, kdybys mohl?"
"Už jsi stihl poslat ten důležitý dopis?"
"Mám ti ty peníze poslat na účet, nebo je chceš hotově?"
"Kdy ti mají poslat výsledky toho testu?"
Temas para diario
Napiš o tom, co jsi dnes musel poslat (e-mail, balík, zprávu).
Kdy jsi naposledy někomu poslal pohlednici z cest?
Představ si, že tě šéf poslal na pracovní cestu do exotické země. Kam by to bylo?
Napiš o situaci, kdy jsi někoho musel 'poslat k šípku'.
Co bys poslal v časové kapsli lidem za sto let?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, if you are mentioning a recipient (the person getting the item), they must be in the Dative case. If you are sending to a place, use 'do' or 'na' with the appropriate case.
Absolutely. 'Poslat SMS' is the standard way to say it. You can also say 'napsat SMS' (to write an SMS).
Because it is a perfective verb, the present forms (pošlu, pošleš...) function as the future tense. You don't use 'budu'.
Use the imperative: 'Pošli mi to' (informal) or 'Pošlete mi to' (formal).
'Poslat' is general. 'Odeslat' is like 'send off' and is the word used on buttons in apps and websites.
Yes, it means to send them on an errand or to a location. 'Poslal jsem ho pro chleba' (I sent him for bread).
Yes, 'poslat peníze na účet' is the standard phrase for wire transfers.
Use the past tense: 'Poslal jsem to včera'.
It's an idiom meaning to reject someone or tell them to go away.
Usually, 'vysílat' (to broadcast) or 'vyslat' (to emit) is better for signals, but 'poslat signál' is understood.
Ponte a prueba 34 preguntas
Poslal jsem pro bratra dopis.
Recipients use Dative without 'pro'.
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Perfect score!
Summary
Use 'poslat' when you want to say you 'will send' or 'have sent' something specific. Example: 'Pošlu ti to' (I'll send it to you).
- Poslat is a perfective verb meaning 'to send'.
- It is used for letters, emails, money, and people.
- The recipient is always in the Dative case.
- The future tense is formed by its present conjugation.
Check the Case
Always use Dative for the person receiving. 'Poslat kamarádovi' (to a friend).
Digital Sending
For emails, 'poslat' and 'odeslat' are both perfect. 'Odeslat' is what the button says.
Post-Lat
Think of the POST office and someone being LATe with a letter.
One-time vs Habit
Use 'poslat' for 'I will send it now'. Use 'posílat' for 'I send it every day'.
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