Typický

Typická is a Czech adjective meaning "typical" or "characteristic," used to describe features, qualities, or patterns that are representative of a group, situation, or category. It functions as the feminine singular form of the base adjective typický, and agrees with feminine nouns in the nominative case.

Morphology and usage: typická is the feminine singular nominative form of typický. Other forms include typický (masculine singular), typické (neuter singular or plural), and various declined endings for different cases and genders (for example, typickou in the feminine accusative or instrumental). It is commonly placed before the noun it modifies, as in typická situace (a typical situation) or typická česká vesnice (a typical Czech village).

Etymology: typická derives from the noun typ (meaning “type” or “pattern”) plus the adjectival suffix -ický, forming the feminine form of typický. The word is part of standard Czech adjective formation and is widely used in both written and spoken language.

Related terms and nuances: typický conveys a sense of representativeness or conformity to a recognized pattern, and can carry a mildly evaluative nuance akin to “characteristic” or “typical of.” It is often contrasted with synonyms such as obvyklý (usual), běžný (common), or obecný (general), depending on context and emphasis.

See also: typický, obvyklý, běžný, charakteristický.