odezvy

Odezvy is a Czech noun in its plural form, with the singular odezva, referring to responses, replies, or feedback. It is used across various contexts, including communication, media, and public discourse. In everyday language, phrases such as odezva veřejnosti (public response), odezvy čtenářů (readers’ responses), or rychlá odezva (prompt reply) are common. The word conveys the idea of reactions or feedback from an audience, interlocutors, or the public.

In practical use, odezvy often denote collective or multiple responses rather than a single answer. The term appears in journalism when discussing audience feedback to articles or broadcasts, in politics and public administration regarding reactions to statements or policies, and in everyday conversation to describe how people respond to information, events, or requests. While primarily descriptive, the term can carry evaluative nuance depending on context and tone.

Linguistically, odezvy belongs to a family of related terms in Slavic languages, with cognates in surrounding languages that share the same semantic field of response and reception. In English, the closest equivalents are response, reaction, or feedback, chosen according to the specific sense: a reply to a message, a broader public reaction, or a directed form of feedback. The usage remains neutral and informational, suitable for encyclopedia-style reference.