Temném

Temném is a form of the Czech adjective temný, meaning dark or gloomy. It is the locative singular form used with masculine inanimate or neuter nouns, typically after prepositions such as v (in) or o (about). For example, v temném lese means “in the dark forest,” and o temném světě means “about the dark world.” This form helps convey location or state of darkness within descriptive phrases.

Etymology and grammar details: Temný derives from Proto-Slavic *temnъ and has cognates in other Slavic languages, such as Russian temnyj (темный) and Polish ciemny. The locative singular temném is a result of Czech adjective inflection rules for masculine inanimate and neuter nouns in the locative case. For feminine nouns, the corresponding locative form is typically temné. The word is not used as a standalone noun but as an attributive adjective describing a noun.

Usage and style: In modern Czech, temný and its inflected forms are common in everyday language, literature, and journalism. Temným is chosen to agree with the gender and case of the noun it modifies in contexts expressing location or topic related to darkness. It is often employed to create mood or atmosphere, especially in descriptive prose and poetry.

See also: Czech adjectives, Czech grammar, Slavic cognates for “dark.”