Mraky

Mraky is a term that appears in Slavic languages, most commonly as a plural noun in Czech and Slovak. In these languages, mrak means a cloud, and mraky denotes multiple clouds. The word is routinely used in everyday speech, weather reports, and literature to describe the state of the sky or meteorological conditions. In a broader sense, it can also be used metaphorically to refer to gloom, obscurity, or an atmosphere of uncertainty.

Etymology and usage aside from weather, mraky traces back to the Proto-Slavic root related to cloud and shade. The form and meaning are closely aligned with cognate terms in related Slavic languages, which often express either clouds or a sense of overcast mood. As such, the term carries both a literal and a figurative weight in regional speech.

In onomastic contexts, Mraky may occur as a surname or as part of place-name formations in Czech and Slovak linguistic areas. Such uses are relatively uncommon, but they reflect a broader pattern in which natural features or phenomena become identifiers for families or localities. Beyond linguistic and naming notes, Mraky does not denote a single internationally recognized entity, and its primary significance remains linguistic rather than institutional.