Surového

Surového is a Czech word that translates to "raw" or "crude" in English. It is primarily used as an adjective to describe something in its natural, unprocessed, or unfinished state.

In culinary contexts, surovy refers to food that has not been cooked. Examples include surovy zeleniny (raw vegetables) or surovy maso (raw meat), though consuming raw meat carries health risks. It can also describe ingredients before they are prepared for cooking, such as surovy cukr (raw sugar), which is less refined than granulated sugar.

Beyond food, surovy can denote a lack of refinement or polish in other areas. For instance, surovy material might refer to a basic element that requires further processing. Surovy design could indicate a concept that is still in its early, unpolished stages. In a more abstract sense, it can describe something lacking sophistication or elegance.

The term implies a state prior to transformation, processing, or artistic refinement. It highlights the fundamental nature of a subject before any modifications are made.