mnóství

Mnóství is a Czech noun meaning a large number or abundance. It denotes a great multiplicity of elements or possibilities and is used to express a sense of plentifulness without asserting a fixed count. The term is neuter in gender and usually governs the following noun in the genitive, as in mnóství lidí or mnóství možností.

Mnóství differs from množství. While množství refers to a measurable quantity or amount, mnóství conveys the impression of a multitude, diversity, or richness, often with a qualitative nuance rather than a precise tally. It is common in both formal and informal language and can appear in descriptions of cities, events, or choices.

Examples of usage include: Ve městě je mnóství atrakcí. Mnóství lidí se shromáždilo na náměstí. Existuje mnóství možností, jak postupovat.

Etymology traces mnóství to a root meaning many, with a suffix that emphasizes breadth rather than a fixed number. In usage, it can carry a slightly emphatic or literary tone compared with the more neutral množství. Related expressions include spousta or řada, which also convey abundance but differ in nuance and formality.

See also: množství, spousta, řada.