Krytý

Krytý is a Czech and Slovak adjective meaning covered, roofed, or sheltered. It is used to describe objects, spaces, or structures that have a cover or are enclosed, such as a building, a market, or a room that is protected from the elements. The term can also be used more broadly to indicate that something is designed to be protected or enclosed rather than exposed.

Etymology and forms: Kryty derives from the Czech noun kryt, meaning cover or shield, with the adjectival suffix -ý. The word follows the standard Czech adjective paradigm, with gendered forms krytý (masculine), krytá (feminine), and kryté (neuter), and the appropriate plural forms depending on case and number. This allows phrases such as krytý stůl (covered table) and krytá budova (covered building), among others.

Common usage: Krytý is frequently used in architecture, urban planning, and everyday speech to distinguish indoor or weather-protected spaces from open-air ones. Examples include krytý trh (a covered market), krytý bazén (an indoor pool), and krytá promenáda (an enclosed promenade). It can also describe equipment or installations that are shielded from the environment, such as krytá nádrž (a covered tank) or kryté schodiště (a covered staircase).

See also: kryt (cover), krytí (covering, shielding), and related compounds that describe coverings or protective enclosures. The term is common in both Czech and Slovak, with parallel usage and morphology in both languages.