Zainteresované

Zainteresované is a Czech adjective and past participle derived from the verb zajímat se or the noun zájem. It is used to describe someone who has an interest or stake in a matter, or who is affected by an issue. In formal contexts, the phrase zainteresované strany denotes stakeholders—the parties with legitimate rights, duties, or interests in a decision, project, or process. Beyond formal usage, the term can also describe someone who is simply interested in a topic, although in professional language the emphasis is usually on having a stake or involvement.

Etymology and forms: The word comes from zájem (interest, stake) with the productive suffix -ovat to form the verb zkontaktovat? No, correct is zaujmout? In practice, the relevant verb is zainteresovat, giving adjectives such as zainteresovaný (masculine singular), zainteresovaná (feminine singular), and zainteresované (neuter singular or plural, depending on the noun). The form nejčastěji used with plural feminine nouns is zainteresované, as in zainteresované strany.

Usage: In official documents, zainteresované strany are consulted or informed as part of governance, regulation, or project planning. The expression zainteresovaná veřejnost refers to the public with an interest in the matter, and it is common in procedural contexts like consultations or impact assessments. The term remains neutral and does not inherently carry positive or negative connotations; the meaning depends on context.

See also: zájem, zájmová strana, stakeholder, zainteresovanost.