kresl

Kresl is not a standalone term with a widely recognized meaning, but it can appear in two related contexts connected to Czech language and onomastics. In Czech, kresl- is the verb stem derived from kreslit, meaning to draw. The infinitive is kreslit, and the verb is conjugated as kreslím, kreslíš, kreslí, kreslíme, kreslíte, kreslí. The form kresl is encountered in discussions of morphology as the base stem, and in non-diacritic texts the diacritics are sometimes omitted; however kresl by itself is not a standard modern Czech spelling.

Beyond its linguistic use, kresl may occur as a surname or as part of a place name in records, but it is uncommon and not widely documented in major gazetteers. In genealogical or historical sources, spellings like Kresl can reflect transcription choices, regional variations, or simplifications of diacritics rather than a distinct, independent word with a fixed meaning.

Because there is no single, widely recognized entity known simply as "kresl," most references are contextual. When encountered, it is typically tied to the Czech verb kreslit through its stem form or to individuals bearing a surname formed from or related to that root. See also kreslit, Czech orthography, and toponymy notes for related information.