konkretné

Konkrétní is a Czech adjective that describes something that is definite, tangible, or specific, as opposed to general or abstract. It is used to indicate a particular instance, object, or set of details rather than a broad idea. The term can apply to data, facts, plans, places, or solutions, signaling precision and concreteness.

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from Latin concretus and entered Czech through the broader European linguistic tradition, with cognates such as German konkret and French concret. In Czech, the base stem kon-krétn- combines with typical adjective endings, allowing it to agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. A related noun is konforна? no, the corresponding Czech noun is concretnost meaning concreteness or specificity, and the adverb konrétně is formed as well.

Usage and nuance: Konkrétní contrasts with obecným or abstraktním, which denote general or abstract qualities. It is common in formal writing, journalism, scientific, and legal contexts, but also appears in everyday speech. The adverbial form is konkrétně, used to specify or enumerate items, e.g., “Konkrétní údaje ukazují …” and “konkrétně v tomto případě.” Semantically, it conveys clarity, measurability, and a defined scope.

Grammar: As an attributive adjective, konkrétní agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case (e.g., konkrétní případ, konkrétní údaje, konkrétní místo). It can also appear predicatively in certain constructions.

Examples: Potřebujeme konkrétní data, která lze ověřit. Nabídli konkrétní řešení problému. Konkrétně jde o zlepšení efektivity.