Vododolné

Vododolné is a nonstandard form encountered in Czech writing, most often as a misspelling or informal variation of voděodolné (water-resistant). In standard usage, the correct adjective is voděodolný (masc.), voděodolná (fem.), or voděodolné (neuter/plural), with related noun form voděodolnost (water resistance).

Etymology and form

The term is built from voda (water) and odolný (resistant), with an affix pattern vodo- similar to other compounds describing resistance to water. The essential diacritic in standard Czech is the accented e: voděodolný, not vododolný. Misspellings like vododolné often arise when diacritics are dropped or blurred in product labels or casual texts.

Usage and meaning

Voděodolné describes objects or materials that can withstand some exposure to water but are not fully waterproof. It indicates a degree of protection suitable for splashes or brief immersion under limited conditions. In technical contexts, the exact level is usually specified by an IP rating or by manufacturer details. In everyday language, voděodolný is commonly used for devices, watches, clothing, and packaging to signal partial water resistance.

Related terms and distinctions

Vodotěsný (waterproof) denotes full resistance to water under specified conditions, often aligning with stricter standards. Voděodolnost is the noun form referring to the property itself. These terms are part of a broader vocabulary distinguishing levels of water protection, especially in consumer electronics and outdoor gear.

See also: IP rating, water resistance, waterproofing, Czech linguistic diacritics.