Okresní

Okresní is a Czech adjective meaning “district” or “of a district.” It is formed from the noun okres (district) with the adjectival suffix -ní and is used to describe institutions, offices, or characteristics associated with a particular district. In Czech, it appears in many compound names such as Okresní soud (district court) or Okresní úřad (district office).

In practice, Okresní is most common in official terminology and signage referring to district-level entities. The term reflects the historic role of okresy as administrative units positioned between municipalities and higher-level regions. Although administrative reforms have shifted many functions to other levels (such as regions or municipalities), the adjective remains standard in established names of district institutions, including courts, police divisions, and other district-specific bodies.

Etymology-wise, Okresní derives from the noun okres, related to other Slavic terms for a territorial district, such as Polish okręg and Russian okrug. The shared root highlights the concept of a defined geographic area used for administration and governance.

Examples of usage include Okresní soud v Praze (the district court of Prague), Okresní policie (district police), and generally any term describing something pertaining to a district. As a grammatical form, Okresní functions as a modifier in compound nouns rather than a standalone noun.