úsilím
úsilím is the instrumental singular form of the Czech neuter noun úsilí, which means effort, exertion, or endeavour. It is used to express the means or manner by which an action is performed and appears mainly in formal or literary Czech. In contemporary prose the instrumental form is less common than the basic noun úsilí, but it is still encountered in standard grammar and certain stylistic contexts. Typical constructions describe how something is achieved, for example in phrases meaning “with great effort.”
Etymology and related forms: úsilí derives from Slavic roots connected with striving and exertion, with cognates
Usage and semantics: úsílí refers to the energy, time, and focus invested in a task. It is
Translations and equivalents: English equivalents include effort, exertion, or endeavour. In related languages, cognates appear as
In sum, úsílím is a specialized instrumental form of úsilí used to convey manner or means of