Zmínkou

Zmínkou is a Czech noun in the instrumental singular form, meaning “a mention” or “a reference.” It represents the instrumental case of the feminine noun zmínka and appears in Czech in constructions that require the instrumental form, often in fixed expressions or after prepositions that govern instrumental.

In ordinary language, zmínka denotes the act or instance of mentioning something in speech or writing. It can refer to a brief note, remark, or reference, and is used both in everyday conversation and in more formal or journalistic contexts. Common collocations include phrases such as s zmínkou o … (with a mention of …) and bez zmínky (without a mention), among others, reflecting the noun’s role in indicating how information is referenced or noted.

Etymology and related forms: zmínka is derived from the verb zmiňovat (to mention) or its infinitive zmínit, which feeds the noun that denotes the act of mentioning. The form zmínkou illustrates the standard feminine noun declension in the instrumental singular within Czech grammar. Related terms include the base noun zmínka and the verb derivatives zmiňovat and zmínit, used to discuss mentioning or referencing in broader linguistic and literary contexts.

See also: zmínka, zmiňovat, zmínit, reference (as a general term for noting or citing).