Nedávný

Nedávné is a Czech adjective meaning "recent" or "not long past." It is used to describe nouns relating to time, such as events, periods, or reports, to indicate that they occurred or existed not long ago relative to the present. The form nedávné is one of the inflected endings of the adjective nedávný, appearing before neuter singular nouns (e.g., nedávné období) and before feminine plural nouns (e.g., nedávné události).

Etymology and forms: Nedávný derives from the root dávný, meaning long-standing or ancient, with the negating prefix ne- to produce the sense “not long ago.” The form nedávné is the appropriate ending for certain gender-number combinations in the nominative case. Other common forms include nedávný (masculine singular), nedávná (feminine singular), and related inflections for different cases and numbers.

Usage and nuance: Nedávné is typically used when the speaker wants to emphasize a recent time frame without implying immediacy. It often contrasts with terms like poslední (last, latest) or aktuální (current), depending on context. In news writing, one might encounter phrases such as "nedávné události" (recent events) or "nedávné období" (recent period). It is distinct from the adverb nedávno, which means “recently” and modifies verbs rather than nouns.

See also: nedávno, poslední, aktuální, časový.

Note: In Czech, capitalization would occur only at the start of a sentence or in titles; the word itself is not a proper noun.