hodowane

Hodovane is a term that appears in Slavic languages, most often connected with the verb hodovat, which means to feast or to hold a feast. The form hodovane can function as an old-fashioned or dialectal adjective or participle meaning “feasted” or “relating to a feast.” In practice, it may describe food, occasions, or objects associated with a celebratory meal, though such usage is relatively rare in modern standard language.

Etymology and related forms

The root is linked to the noun hoda or hody, denoting a feast, festival, or communal celebration in Czech and Slovak tradition. The adjective or participial form hodovane therefore carries the sense of something that has been partaken in or prepared for a feast. Related forms include hodová (feminine) and hodované (neuter or plural, depending on the sentence).

Usage and context

In contemporary usage, hodovane is largely encountered in historical texts, folklore, or regional dialects rather than in everyday speech. It may appear in descriptions of traditional meals or festival customs, where the language tends toward archaism or literary style. Modern equivalents would more commonly use phrases like “hodové jídlo” or “pokrmy určené na hod” to convey the same idea.

Relation to related terms

Hody refers to the feast or festival itself, while hodovat describes the act of feasting. Hodovane, as a derivative form, sits within this semantic field and can be used to evoke ceremonial or celebratory connotations.

Notes

Because hodovane is not a mainstream term in standard dictionaries, its use is context-dependent and often tied to regional, historical, or literary registers. For clarity, it is advisable to rely on more common expressions when writing for broad audiences.