jednoduchým

Jednoduchým is the instrumental singular form of the Czech adjective jednoduchý, meaning simple or easy. In Czech, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. The instrumental singular ending -ým is used with masculine and neuter nouns, and feminine instrumental singular takes the ending -ou. Therefore, jednoducha form jednostavuje masculine or neuter nouns in instrumental case.

Common usage of jednod u chým appears in phrases that describe manner or method. For example: s jednoduchým řešením (with a simple solution), jednoduchým způsobem (in a simple way), or jednoduchým příkladem (with a simple example). These constructions are typical when the speaker wants to emphasize simplicity or ease of approach.

Derivation and related forms: the adje ctive has feminine form jednoduchou in instrumental singular (e.g., s jednoduchou metodou) and neuter form jednoduchým in instrumental singular (e.g., s jednoduchým řešením). The base adjective in other cases includes jednoduchý (masculine), jednoduchá (feminine), and jednoduché (neuter). The adverbial form is jednod uše, meaning “simply” or “in a simple way.”

Notes and distinctions: jednoduchý and its derivatives are common in technical, educational, and everyday Czech. They are distinct from synonyms such as prostý (plain, unadorned) or snadný (easy in sense of not requiring effort), which carry slightly different nuances.

See also: jednoduchý, prostý, snadný, jednoduše.