Neobvyklý

Neobvyklý is a Czech adjective that denotes something unusual or uncommon. It is formed by adding the negative prefix ne- to obvyklý, which means usual or customary. The word tends to convey a deviation from what is typical or expected and is common in both written and spoken Czech. It can describe events, situations, behavior, objects, or appearances.

In use, neobvyklý often carries a neutral to slightly formal nuance. It is less strong than words like zvláštní (special/odd) or podivný (strange), and it can imply rarity or atypicality without implying value judgment. The term is versatile and compatible with various contexts, from everyday reporting to descriptive prose. Common collocations include neobvyklý případ (unusual case), neobvyklá situace (unusual situation), or neobvyklé chování (unusual behavior).

Grammar follows standard Czech adjective declension. For example: masculine singular neobvyklý, feminine singular neobvyklá, neuter singular neobvyklé; masculine plural neobvyklí, feminine plural neobvyklé, neuter plural neobvyklé. Examples: To je neobvyklý případ. Je to neobvyklá situace. Bylo to neobvyklé chování. Neobvyklé jevy se vyskytují v přírodě.

Translations include unusual, uncommon, atypical, or out of the ordinary. Synonyms include neobvyklý, netypický, and neobyčejný, though each carries its own nuance. The term remains a standard descriptor in descriptive writing and factual narration.