Takzvaných

Takzvaných is a Czech word that translates to "so-called" in English. It is used to introduce a term or phrase that is commonly referred to by a particular name, but the speaker may be distancing themselves from that name, implying skepticism, irony, or that the term is not entirely accurate or appropriate.

The word is a form of the adjective "takzvaný," meaning "called" or "named." The suffix "-ch" indicates the genitive plural or accusative plural case, depending on the context. This grammatical flexibility allows it to modify various nouns within a sentence.

For example, one might encounter "takzvaných odborníků" (so-called experts) or "takzvaných úspěchů" (so-called successes). The use of "takzvaných" often suggests that the speaker believes the subject being described does not truly fit the label being applied. It can be a subtle way to express doubt or to highlight a perceived discrepancy between the name and the reality. The precise nuance of "takzvaných" can depend heavily on the surrounding sentence and the speaker's intonation.