dvanácti

Dvanácti is a Czech word meaning "twelve" in English. It functions as a genitive or dative case of the number "dvanáct" (twelve). This grammatical form is used in specific sentence constructions in the Czech language. For instance, it might appear after prepositions that require the genitive or dative case, or when referring to possession or indirect objects related to the number twelve.

The concept of twelve is significant in various cultural and historical contexts. It is a highly composite number, divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12, making it convenient for division and grouping. Historically, it has been used in timekeeping, with twelve hours in a day and night, and twelve months in a year. Many calendars are based on this twelve-part division.

In commerce and measurement, the concept of a dozen (twelve) has been prevalent for centuries. Items are often sold or counted in groups of twelve. This practice can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The number twelve also appears in religious and mythological contexts, often representing completeness or a divine order. For example, there are twelve apostles in Christianity and twelve signs of the zodiac in astrology. The presence of "dvanácti" in the Czech language reflects this universal significance of the number twelve.