Odesílatelka

Odesílatelka is a Czech noun formed from odesílatel (sender) with the feminine suffix -ka. It designates a female sender—someone who transmits or dispatches letters, packages, or messages. The term is used mainly in informal speech or in contexts where gender is relevant, such as identifying a specific person responsible for sending items in a company or household.

Etymology and usage notes: The word reflects common Czech patterns for creating feminine agents, but it is not a formal technical term. In formal or official writing, the masculine odesílatel or gender-neutral formulations are typically preferred. Odesílatelka can appear as a colloquial or regional variant and may also be used to emphasize the gender of the person performing the sending task.

Context and limitations: In postal, administrative, or logistical contexts, odesílatelka is usually about a person rather than a device or machine. It is not commonly used to name equipment or software; terms like franking machines, dispatch offices, or postal software would be used in technical settings. In digital communication, the standard terms remain odesílatel (sender) or the From field in emails; odesílatelka is largely a conversational form.

See also: odesílatel, adresát, pošta, zásilka.