Oekávající

Oekávající refers to a type of relative clause in Czech grammar, specifically a clause that provides additional information about the subject of a sentence. This clause is usually introduced by the word "o kterém" (about which, about him/her/it), but can be formed with other prepositions such as "o kterém se" (about which one is talking) or "o kterém má" (about which one knows).

The oekávající clause is used to provide more information about the subject of the sentence, often to clarify or specify the topic being discussed. For example, the sentence "O té knize jsem slyšel špatné recenze" (I heard bad reviews about that book) features an oekávající clause that provides additional information about the subject of the sentence ("tou knize").

The oekávající clause can be distinguished from other types of clauses in Czech grammar, such as the znakový (adjectival) clause, which usually starts with "když" (when), "protože" (because), or "ačkoli" (although). Unlike the oekávající clause, the znakový clause provides information about the circumstances or the reason for something.

The oekávající clause is often used in spoken language and in formal written language, such as journalism or literature. It is a common feature of the Czech language and is used to provide more context or to specify the topic being discussed. Understanding the oekávající clause can help language learners and non-native speakers improve their comprehension and usage of the Czech language.