hostitelka

Hostitelka is a feminine noun used in Czech (and in related Slavic usage) to denote a female host or hostess—someone who welcomes guests, organizes an event, or presents a program. The term is gender-specific and contrasts with the masculine form hostitel. In Slovak, the equivalent is hostiteľka.

Etymology and forms: The word is formed from the masculine hostitel with the feminine suffix -ka. In Czech, the singular is hostitelka and the plural feminine is hostitelky. The corresponding masculine form is hostitel. In Slovak, the masculine is hostiteľ and the feminine is hostiteľka, with the plural hostiteľky.

Usage: Hostitelka can describe a female host of various settings, such as parties, conferences, or televised programs. Examples: “Na konferenci byla hostitelka, která uvítala účastníky.” “Hostitelka večera představila program.” In contemporary usage, other terms like hosteska or moderátorka may be preferred in specific contexts (for example, a presenter on TV or a hospitality staff role), but hostitelka remains a common, neutral term for a female host in social or formal settings.

See also: hostitel, hostiteľ, hostess, moderátorka.