krátkodobou

Krátkodobou is the feminine instrumental or accusative singular form of the Czech adjective krátkodobý, meaning short-term or of a short duration. It is used to modify feminine nouns in the accusative case (and in other contexts where the form appears as a fixed inflected ending). The base adjective describes events, plans, or conditions that last for a limited, relatively brief period.

Etymology and form: krátkodobý is a compound of krátký (short) and doba (time/period). In Czech grammar, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. For a feminine noun in the accusative singular, the form is krátkodobou, as in krátkodobou smlouvu or krátkodobou prognózu. Other forms include krátkodobá (feminine nominative), krátkodobé (neuter), and masculine variants such as krátkodobý.

Usage: krátkodobou is common in contexts describing duration or planning horizons, particularly in business, economics, and research. It appears in phrases like krátkodobou smlouvu (a short-term contract) or krátkodobou prognózu (a short-term forecast). It contrasts with dlouhodobý (long-term) and is often used to flag emphasis on temporary or immediate objectives rather than extended strategies.

See also: dlouhodobý (long-term), střednědobý (medium-term), krátkodobý vs. dlouhodobý planning and analysis.

Notes: While krátkodobou is a grammatically necessary form in many sentences, it is not a standalone noun; it is the inflected form of krátkodobý used to agree with feminine nouns in the accusative or instrumental cases.