obvyklý

Obvyklý is a Czech adjective meaning "usual," "typical," or "customary." It describes something that occurs or is expected under normal circumstances, often emphasizing that it is the widely accepted or customary way rather than exceptional.

The adjective agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case, and follows the standard Czech adjective declension similar to other adjectives such as běžný or normální. Common collocations include obvyklý postup (usual procedure), obvyklá praxe (standard practice), obvyklé podmínky (usual conditions), or obvyklý čas (usual time). The word can contrast with neobvyklý (unusual) or výjimečný (exceptional).

Etymology and related forms: The word is derived from the noun zvyk meaning custom or habit, with prefix ob- and adjectival suffix -ký; the related adverb obvykle means usually, and the noun obvyklost denotes usualness. The term is widely used in formal and everyday Czech to convey that something aligns with common patterns or expectations.

Usage notes: Obvyklý stresses conformity to a habitual or expected norm, and can carry a sense of practicality or typicality. It is slightly more neutral or descriptive than synonyms like běžný, which can carry connotations of everyday or ordinary, and normální, which can imply standard or normative quality.