nahrávka

Nahrávka is a Czech term referring to a recording, typically the result of capturing sound or images with recording equipment. It can describe audio, video, or other captured data and covers both analog and digital media. The word is used for the artifact itself as well as for the act of recording in various contexts.

Nahrávky can take many forms. Audio recordings include music, speech, and radio programs, stored as formats such as WAV, MP3, or FLAC. Video recordings encompass films, interviews, and events, in formats like MP4 or AVI. In modern use, a nahrávka may also be a digital data capture from sensors or computers. Historically, analog media such as tapes and vinyl records were common carriers, while today digital files and streaming copies are prevalent. A recording may reside on physical media or be stored digitally in local devices or cloud services.

Nahrávky play important roles in media production, journalism, education, and cultural preservation. In archives and libraries, a recording serves as a primary source that requires careful cataloging and metadata (title, date, creator, location) for retrieval and provenance. Legal and ethical considerations include copyright, permissions for use, and privacy or consent when recording conversations or private statements.

Grammatically, nahrávka is a feminine noun. Its plural form is nahrávky, and it participates in standard Czech declension like other feminine nouns. Related concepts include záznam (a broader term for a record) and nahrávání (the act of recording).