Kdyz

Kdyz is the ASCII representation of the Czech conjunction když, written with diacritics as kdý or když. In standard Czech orthography the word is spelled with diacritics as "když" and functions as a subordinating conjunction. The ASCII form "kdyz" appears primarily in digital contexts where diacritics are unavailable or inconvenient.

Když serves as a temporal or conditional connector in subordinate clauses, equivalent to English "when," "whenever," or "if." It introduces statements about time or condition that relate to the main clause. Examples in proper Czech include: "Když prší, zůstanu doma." meaning "When it rains, I will stay at home," and "Řeknu to, když budu mít čas," meaning "I'll say it when I have time." The distinction between time and condition often depends on context and intonation.

In practice, the ASCII form "kdyz" is commonly found in programming, filenames, or older digital texts where diacritics were not supported. While widely understood, it is not the correct standard spelling in formal writing or dictionaries. When producing polished Czech text, the diacritic-containing form "když" should be used; the ASCII variant is typically confined to technical contexts, informal notes, or data processing where diacritics are stripped.

The term is a basic part of Czech grammar and one of several conjunctions that connect dependent and main clauses to express temporal or conditional meaning. For further reference, consult Czech grammars under subordinating conjunctions and orthography guides discussing diacritic usage and ASCII transliteration.