Objev

Objev is a Czech noun meaning discovery or finding. It is used to refer to something that reveals or makes known something previously unknown, and can describe scientific breakthroughs as well as everyday discoveries. The term is common in scholarly writing, journalism, and everyday language when noting a new piece of knowledge or a noteworthy finding.

Etymology and related forms: Objev is derived from the verb objevit, meaning to discover. Related forms include objevovat, meaning to discover repeatedly or to uncover, and objevování, the process or act of discovering. A closely related noun with a similar meaning is objevení, which emphasizes the moment or act of coming to be known, often translated as “the revelation” or “the act of discovering.”

Usage and nuance: Objev denotes a concrete discovery or notable finding. It can refer to a single instance or to a significant breakthrough, such as in science or technology. Objevuje often appears in phrases like “nový objev” (a new discovery) or “objev století” (discovery of the century). Objevení, by contrast, tends to emphasize the act, process, or revelation itself rather than the result.

Plural and grammar: The plural form is objevy; genitive plural is objevů. As with most Czech nouns, objev declines through cases in sentences, and the appropriate form depends on its syntactic role.

See also: objevovat, objevování, objevení, objev v vědě.

Notes: In Czech, while objev and objevování are closely related, objev is used for the end result (the discovery), whereas objevování focuses more on the ongoing process of discovering.