obrané

Obraný is a Czech adjective and past participle form derived from the verb obránit, meaning to defend or protect. In general use, obraný describes something that has been defended or safeguarded, typically in a historical, military, or protective context. The word emphasizes the result of an act of defense rather than ongoing protection.

In modern standard Czech, the more common past passive participle is obráněný. The form obraný is largely considered archaic or regional and is encountered mainly in older texts or specialized literary contexts. Because of its dated character, obraný is not widely used in contemporary everyday language, and it may appear in phrases that preserve traditional spellings or stylistic choices.

Grammatically, obraný follows the typical adjective paradigm in Czech, with feminine and neuter forms aligning with the noun they modify (e.g., obraná, obrané). Its usage is usually confined to describing objects, places, or entities that have already withstood defense or protection, rather than signaling ongoing defense.

There are no widely recognized entities, places, or persons commonly known simply as “obraný.” If encountered as a proper name, it is likely a surname variant or a historical toponym, rather than a distinct, standalone concept.

See also: Obrana, Obránce, Obránit. These related terms cover the broader concepts of defense, defender, and the act of defending, which provide contemporary equivalents to the sense once conveyed by obraný in older Czech texts.