Vinného

Vinného is a form of the Czech adjective vinný, which means guilty, culpable, or to blame. Like other -ný adjectives in Czech, its ending changes according to gender, number, and grammatical case. Vinného occurs in masculine forms in several cases and can appear in contexts where a noun is described as being guilty or responsible.

Grammatical notes

Vinného is most commonly seen as a feminine or masculine form depending on the noun it modifies, but it is not a standalone noun. It is typically used in phrases where the noun it describes is in the genitive or accusative singular, for example describing a person or entity as the offender or the guilty party. The form is identical for certain case-gender combinations, which means its interpretation relies on the surrounding words and syntax. The associated, more common noun for “culprit” or “guilty party” in Czech is viník or pachatel, while vinný as an adjective emphasizes culpability.

Usage and context

In legal, journalistic, or literary Czech, vinného appears in descriptive phrases such as “vinného pachatele” (the guilty offender) or “vinného člověka” (the guilty person) when rendered in the relevant case. The word conveys culpability rather than a bare factual statement, and it is part of standard grammar rather than a distinct lexical entry. It is closely related to the base adjective vinný and to the noun viník, which can be used for emphasis or for naming the responsible party.

See also

vinný, viník, pachatel.