njakým

Njakým is a word encountered in certain Slavic languages, primarily Slovak and Czech, where it functions as an indefinite pronoun. It generally translates to "someone" or "somebody" in English. The word indicates an unknown or unspecified person. Its grammatical form can change depending on the case, gender, and number of the noun it refers to, though it most commonly appears in the singular masculine or feminine forms.

The usage of njakým is often found in contexts where the speaker wishes to refer to a person without identifying them or when the identity of the person is not important to the statement. For example, one might say "Njakým mi to povedal" (Someone told me this) or "Njaká žena tam čakala" (Some woman was waiting there). The root of the word is related to "jaký," meaning "what kind of" or "which," suggesting an indefinite quality or identity. Understanding njakým is key to comprehending nuanced expressions of indefiniteness in these languages.