krátkému

"Krátkému" is a Czech word that translates to "short" or "brief" in English, specifically in the dative case. This means it is used when something short or brief is the indirect object of a sentence, indicating to whom or for whom something is short. For example, "Dala jsem mu krátkému dopisu" translates to "I gave him a short letter," where "krátkému" modifies "dopisu" (letter) and indicates it's the indirect object.

The word is derived from the Czech adjective "krátký," meaning short. Its grammatical form changes depending on the case, gender, and number of the noun it modifies. In the dative singular masculine/neuter form, it becomes "krátkému." This inflection is a fundamental aspect of Czech grammar, which relies heavily on case endings to convey grammatical relationships within a sentence.

Understanding the dative case and how adjectives inflect is crucial for comprehending and correctly using Czech. "Krátkému" serves as a specific instance of this grammatical rule, illustrating how descriptive words adapt to their function within a sentence. Its usage is common in everyday speech and written Czech.