Navýení

Navýšení is a Czech noun meaning the act of increasing something beyond its previous value. The standard spelling is navýšení; navýení is a common misspelling or informal variant. The term is used in economics, public administration, contracts, and everyday language to describe increases in an amount, price, wage, or rate.

Etimology: It is formed from the verb navýšit with the prefix na- and the root výš, related to výše. The concept conveys raising or adding to an existing level.

Common contexts: navýšení cen (price increase); navýšení mezd (wage increase); navýšení důchodů (pension increase); navýšení rozpočtu (budget increase); navýšení daní or poplatků (tax or fee increase); navýšení úrokových sazeb (interest rate increase). In public administration, navýšení can be legislated or negotiated, or occur automatically through indexing.

Implications and usage: Navýšení affects budgeting, purchasing power, and planning; it may require approval by legislatures, boards, or collective agreements. In some cases it is temporary, tied to inflation, or included in long-term budgeting and contracts.

Synonyms and distinction: zvýšení is a broader term for any increase, while navýšení emphasizes raising above a previous level and often carries formal or contractual connotations. Indexace refers to automatic adjustments that trigger a navýšení-like change.