Formách

Formách is the locative plural of the Czech noun forma, meaning forms, shapes, or templates. It appears with prepositions such as v formách (in forms) or o formách (about forms) and is used to discuss variations, typologies, or representations of something. The term encompasses both tangible shapes and more abstract or systematic notions of form, including patterns, formats, or categories.

Etymology and grammar. Forma comes from Latin forma and entered Czech through historical language contact. The singular nominative is forma, the plural nominative formy, and the locative plural, used with certain prepositions, is formách. As a general noun, forma can denote physical shape, artistic or functional form, or a schematic model. In specialist language, formy may refer to formal variations of items, procedures, or documents, though in everyday usage “formy” is more often connected with shapes and templates rather than with the word formulář (forms to fill out).

Applications and nuance. In everyday Czech, formy may describe the appearance of objects (řezbářské formy, keramické formy) or representations used in design and manufacturing (formy pro odlévání). The phrase v různých formách is common when speaking about different representations, interpretations, or modes of expression, such as in science, art, education, or communication. Formy also appear in mathematical or organizational contexts as templates or standard shapes for processes and documentation.

Linguistic meaning. In grammar, formy refers to the inflected or conjugated shapes of words. Slovesné formy include osobní tvary (já dím, ty říkáš) and časové kategorie (přítomný, minulý, budoucí). Podstatná jména a přídavná jména mají pády, čísla a rody, které určují jejich formy v dané větě.