Pravdu

Pravdu is the accusative singular form of the Czech noun pravda, meaning "truth." It functions as a direct object in sentences such as "říct pravdu" (to tell the truth) or "přiznat pravdu" (to admit the truth).

The term derives from Proto-Slavic *pravda, related to other Slavic languages (Polish prawda, Russian pravda, Ukrainian pravda). The root prav- conveys notions of correctness or straightness, which underlies the sense of truth or accuracy.

In Czech, pravdu denotes factual or moral truth depending on the context and frequently appears in expressions about truth-seeking, accountability, and testimony: "hledat pravdu" (to seek the truth), "pravdu vyjde najevo" (the truth will come to light).

Grammatically, pravdu is the accusative singular form. Other cases of the noun pravda include nominative pravda, genitive pravdy, dative pravdě, instrumental pravdou, and locative pravdě.

Examples include: "Řekl pravdu policii." (He told the truth to the police.) and "Snažil se zjistit pravdu." (He tried to ascertain the truth.)

Cross-linguistically, many Slavic languages have cognate forms with similar meanings, such as Polish prawda or Russian pravda, reflecting a common linguistic heritage for the concept of truth.