Vybrána

Vybrána is the feminine singular past passive participle of the Czech verb vybrat, meaning “chosen” or “selected.” It functions as an adjective or as part of a past-tense passive predicate and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The corresponding forms are vybrán (masculine), vybrána (feminine), and vybráno (neuter).

Usage and nuance: Vybrána indicates that something has been selected from a set of options, often by a person or committee, for a particular purpose. It is common in formal or written Czech, such as official notices, reports, or news. It can appear in attributive position (vybraná kniha) or in predicate position (Kniha byla vybrána). The sense is one of selection or designation rather than mere preference.

Examples: Kniha byla vybrána do užšího výběru. Žena byla vybrána do poroty. Kniha byla vybrána jako nejlepší. These illustrate both the predicate usage and the idea of being chosen for a role or honor.

Etymology and related forms: Vybrána derives from the verb vybrat, a perfective form built with the prefix vy- added to the verb brát (to take/choose). Related forms include vybrán (masc.) and vybráno (neut.), which appear in corresponding gendered contexts. In contrast, imperfective vybírat describes the ongoing act of selecting.

See also: vybrat, zvolit, vybrání.

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