Metodám

Metodám (the dative plural form of the Czech noun metoda) means 'to the methods' or 'to the techniques.' It is used in sentences where the indirect object is a set of methods, or where a directive or action targets the methods themselves. The basic forms of the noun are metoda (singular), metody (nominative plural), and metodám (dative plural). The corresponding genitive plural is metod. In ordinary Czech, the dative form metodám appears with verbs and prepositions that require the dative case, such as k metodám (to the methods).

Metoda refers to a defined procedure or technique used to achieve a goal, particularly in science, research, engineering and education. A methodology is the overarching rationale and framework that guides the selection and use of methods in a project. The distinction helps separate the concrete steps (methods) from the broader approach and assumptions (methodology).

Usage: Metodám is a grammatical form, not a field of study. It is common in academic writing and technical reports in Czech. Writers use the dative form to link actions or directives to specific methods, or to indicate recipients or directions related to methods.

See also: metoda, metodologie, postup, technika.