Jazykové

Jazykový is an adjective used in Czech and Slovak to describe something relating to language or languages, including linguistic matters. It is formed from the noun jazyk, meaning language or tongue, with the common adjective suffix -ový. The term appears in everyday speech as well as in technical and academic contexts.

In Czech and Slovak, jazykový is used to modify masculine nouns, while feminine and neuter forms adjust to agree with the noun (for example, jazykový kurz versus jazyková škola). The meaning shifts with context: jazykový kurz refers to a language course, jazykový rámec or jazyková politika to language policy, and jazykový projev or jazykové poznámky to aspects of language use or expression. In many compound terms, the phrase denotes practical or applied language concerns rather than theoretical linguistics.

In linguistic discourse, the term lingvistický is also common; jazykový tends to emphasize practical, policy, educational, or media-related language matters rather than abstract theory. The distinction is not strict, and both languages sometimes use jazykový in contexts that would in other settings be described as linguistic.

In technology and standards, jazykový kód or jazykový identifikátor appears for language codes and identifiers, illustrating its broad applicability beyond everyday speech. Related concepts include jazyk, which names the object of study, and jazyková komunikace, referring to language-based communication. Overall, jazykový serves as a versatile Czech–Slovak term for anything concerned with language in its broad sense.