Seriózních

Seriózních is a grammatical form of the Czech adjective seriózní, meaning serious, earnest, or credible. It is not a stand-alone lexeme but the genitive plural form used before nouns in the genitive plural.

In Czech, adjectives decline according to gender, number, and case. The genitive plural form of seriózní is seriózních, which precedes nouns in genitive plural. Examples include seriózních lidí (of serious people), seriózních otázek (of serious questions), and seriózních podmínek (of serious conditions). The form is used across genders, since genitive plural applies to all noun groups in that case.

Usage and nuance: seriózní conveys seriousness in the sense of credibility, reliability, or propriety. It is common in formal writing and everyday speech when describing people, information, discussions, or behavior. The word often contrasts with phrases implying frivolity or casualness, but it does not necessarily carry a negative judgement; it emphasizes earnestness or legitimacy.

Examples of contexts: serious people or matters in discourse (seriózní lidé, seriózní věci), credible information (seriózní informace, seriózních informací in genitive usage), or a serious discussion (seriózní diskuse). The adjective is widely used in journalism, academia, and public life, reflecting a general notion of rigor and reliability.

Etymology: the Czech seriózní is a borrowed word, with origins commonly traced to the French sérieux or the German seriös, likely entering Czech via contact with German or French during the modern period. The form seriózních, as the genitive plural, follows standard Czech adjective inflection patterns.