jemná

Jemná is the feminine singular form of the Czech adjective jemný, meaning soft, delicate, gentle, or tender. It is used to modify feminine nouns and agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes. The masculine form is jemný and the neuter form jemné. In everyday Czech, jemná expresses qualities of texture, sensation, or disposition.

Etymology and usage context: jemná derives from the same root as jemný, a word rooted in the Slavic linguistic family that conveys softness or gentleness. It is a common descriptor across many registers, from everyday speech to literature, describing physical properties, sensory experiences, or personal traits.

Common meanings and collocations: jemná is frequently paired with nouns referring to touch, smell, or appearance, such as jemná kůže (soft skin), jemná tkanina (delicate fabric), jemná vůně (delicate fragrance), or jemná hudba (soft music). It can also describe someone’s disposition, as in jemná povaha or jemná nátura (tender or gentle nature).

Examples:

- Pokožka je jemná a hebká. (The skin is soft and smooth.)

- Měla jemnou a citlivou povahu. (She has a gentle, sensitive nature.)

- Ta vůně je jemná a diskrétní. (That fragrance is delicate and discreet.)

See also: jemný, the masculine and general form of the same concept; related concepts in Czech include synonyms for softness and gentleness such as hebký (supple/soft) and mírný (mild). In English, jemná is typically translated as soft, delicate, or gentle depending on context.