názvu

Názvu is the genitive singular form of the Czech noun název, which means name or title. It is used to express a relation to a name or designation, for example when indicating the name of something or the title by which it is known. Common phrases include délka názvu (the length of the title) or změna názvu (a change of the name or title).

Etymology and form. Název derives from the verb nazývat (to name) and historically denotes a designation or designation of something. In modern Czech, název is a masculine inanimate noun with the genitive singular form názvu. This form is used after words that govern genitive, such as délka, změna, nebo část názvu. The plural forms are názvy (nominative) and názvů (genitive).

Usage. The genitive názvu appears in contexts related to naming, titling, or designation. It is common in publishing, administration, and everyday speech when discussing a book, project, company, place, or other entity by its name. Examples include: délka názvu knihy (the length of the book’s title), změna názvu firmy (the company’s name change), or skripta s názvem Všeobecná biologie (scripts titled “Všeobecná biologie”).

Relation to related terms. Název is the base noun meaning a name or title, while titul can be used more specifically for the title of a work or an academic degree. Označení is a broader term meaning designation or label and may appear in different grammatical cases where názvu would not be appropriate.

Notes. Názvu is not a separate lexical item beyond its role as a grammatical form; its meaning depends on název and the surrounding context that specifies what is being named or titled.