Sthovací

Stěhovací (often written sthovací without diacritics in non-C Czech texts) is a Czech adjective that describes things related to moving house or office relocation. It is derived from the verb stěhovat, meaning to move or relocate. The noun form is stěhování, the act of moving. In everyday language, phrases such as stěhovací služba or stěhovací firma refer to a moving company or service.

Common collocations include stěhovací vůz (moving van), stěhovací krabice (packing boxes), and stěhovací materiál (packing supplies). A typical stěhovací service provides packing, loading, transport, unloading, and reassembly of furniture. Some providers also offer storage, insurance, and international or long-distance moves.

Usage and nuance: The term is neutral and widely used in consumer and commercial contexts. It distinguishes relocation-related activities from other forms of transport or logistics. In official texts you may encounter the diacritic form stěhovací; in everyday or informal writing, sthovací is common but considered correct only without diacritics.

History and industry: With urban growth and housing turnover, specialized stěhovací companies emerged in the 20th century. Today, numerous firms operate domestically and abroad, often with online quotes and scheduling tools; competition centers on price, insurance coverage, and handling of fragile items.

See also: Stěhování; stěhovací služba; stěhovací vůz; stěhovací krabice.