Pruhový

Pruhový is a Czech adjective meaning striped, derived from the noun pruh, stripe, with the common adjectival suffix -ový. It denotes objects or surfaces characterized by one or more parallel colored bands. The term is used in everyday language as well as in catalogues and descriptions of textiles, clothing, and design.

The word appears frequently in fashion and textiles, where it describes patterns and materials such as pruhová látka (striped fabric), pruhový vzor (striped pattern), or pruhový design used in interiors, wallpaper, and accessories. It is also used in heraldry and graphic design to indicate striped elements on flags, shields, logos, or artwork. In biology, animals with distinct stripes are often described as pruhový or pruhovan, with pruhovaný being a common participial form.

Practical usage often involves two standard variants: pruhový for masculine nouns, pruhová for feminine nouns, and pruhové for neuter or plural contexts, with additional inflected forms following standard Czech adjective declension rules. A closely related synonym in everyday language is pruhovaný, which carries a more participial nuance and is widely used to describe finished items with stripes, such as pruhovaný šál or pruhovaná košile. Together, pruhový and pruhovaný provide flexible terminology for describing striped appearances across materials, products, and nature.