Chovný

Chovný is a Czech term that functions both as an adjective and as a surname. In everyday usage, it describes something related to breeding, particularly breeding stock or material kept for propagation. The word is commonly found in agricultural, veterinary, and farming contexts.

Etymology and usage: Chovný derives from the Czech noun chov, meaning breeding or rearing. The adjectival suffix -ný forms a word meaning pertaining to or suitable for, yielding a term that translates roughly as “breeding” or “for breeding.” In practice, chovný is used to label animals, materials, or plans intended for reproduction or genetic propagation.

Examples and contexts: In agriculture and animal husbandry, you may encounter terms such as chovný býk (breeding bull) or chovný materiál (breeding stock). The adjective also appears in phrases describing breeding programs, genetics work, or selection criteria.

Surname usage and forms: Chovný is also a Czech surname. As with other Czech adjectives used as surnames, it has gendered forms: masculine Chovný and feminine Chovná. In many cases, Czech women who carry the surname would use the feminine form, Chovná, in formal and social contexts.

Geographic and linguistic notes: The name and adjective are most common in the Czech Republic, with occasional presence in Slovakia and among Czech-speaking communities abroad. The root is shared with related terms in other Slavic languages, reflecting agricultural and breeding traditions in the region.