Sklání

Sklání is a term used in linguistics to describe the process of modifying a word to reflect its grammatical function or relationship with other words in a sentence. This process is common in many languages, including Czech, Russian, and Polish. Sklání typically involves changes in the form of a word, such as its ending, to indicate its case, number, gender, or tense.

In Czech, for example, nouns, adjectives, and pronouns undergo sklání to reflect their grammatical role. This includes changes in case (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, vocative, locative, and instrumental) and number (singular and plural). For instance, the noun "dům" (house) changes to "domu" in the dative case and "domy" in the plural.

Sklání is not limited to nouns and adjectives. Verbs also undergo sklání to indicate tense, mood, and voice. In Russian, for example, verbs change their endings to reflect different tenses and aspects.

The rules governing sklání can be complex and vary significantly between languages. In some languages, sklání is more extensive and systematic, while in others, it may be more limited or irregular. Despite these differences, sklání is a fundamental aspect of grammar in many languages, enabling speakers to convey precise meanings and relationships between words.