Oblíbený
Oblíbený is a Czech adjective meaning liked, favored, or popular. It describes people, objects, or works that are preferred or held in affection by a person or by a group. The nuance is that something is regularly liked or valued, rather than merely known or famous; it conveys a sense of ongoing preference.
Etymology and usage: Oblíbit si means to come to like or to win someone’s favor, and obliba
Grammar and examples: Oblíbený follows the normal Czech adjective declension. Examples:
- Tento film je oblíbený mezi diváky. (This film is popular among viewers.)
- Ta píseň je oblíbená u posluchačů. (That song is loved by listeners.)
- Naše oblíbené jídlo je polévka. (Our favorite dish is soup.)
Relation to other terms: Oblíbený contrasts with populární, which emphasizes broad public appeal, and with milovaný,
See also: obliba, oblíbit si. The term is a standard part of Czech vocabulary for expressing preference