Spousta

Spousta is a Czech word that translates to "a lot," "plenty," or "many" in English. It is a common colloquialism used to express a large quantity or an abundance of something. The word can be used in various contexts, referring to both countable and uncountable nouns. For example, one might say "spousta lidí" (a lot of people) or "spousta práce" (a lot of work). Its usage is generally informal and can add a casual tone to a conversation or sentence.

While "spousta" is widely understood and used, its grammatical properties can sometimes be a source of confusion for learners. It often functions as a noun itself, taking the genitive case for the noun it modifies. For instance, "mám spoustu času" (I have a lot of time), where "času" is the genitive of "čas" (time). This structure is similar to phrases like "a lot of" in English. Alternative, more formal expressions for "a lot" exist in Czech, such as "mnoho" or "velké množství," but "spousta" remains a popular and frequently employed term in everyday speech.