Vzpomínkami

Vzpomínkami is the instrumental plural form of the Czech noun vzpomínka, which means a memory or recollection. The word belongs to feminine gender; vzpomínka has forms such as vzpomínky (nominative plural) and vzpomínkami (instrumental plural). The instrumental plural is used after prepositions like s (with) to indicate accompaniment or content, for example: s vzpomínkami na dětství (with memories of childhood).

In usage, vzpomínkami refers to remembered content or the act of recalling. It appears in phrases that describe reminiscence, reminiscence-driven narration, or compiled memories. It can modify verbs and nouns in contexts ranging from personal recollections to historical retrospectives. The related noun vzpomínka is common in everyday speech, while vzpomínkami typically appears within more complex expressions or as part of titles or headings when using the instrumental case.

Culturally and linguistically, vzpomínky is central to Czech discussions of memory, aging, history, and identity. The singular vzpomínka and the plural vzpomínky are frequently used in literature, journalism, and education to convey the importance of past experiences. In publishing, the title Vzpomínky (Memoirs) is a common choice for memoirist works, while the form vzpomínkami tends to appear within sentences rather than as standalone titles.

Translations include memory, recollection, reminiscence, and remembrance. The term reflects the Czech emphasis on personal and collective past, often explored through storytelling, biographical writing, and historical reflection.