odkaz

Odkaz is a Czech and Slovak noun with several related meanings that revolve around pointing to something else. In modern usage, the most common sense is that of a hyperlink: a clickable element that directs the user to another web page or resource. In phrases such as "klikněte na odkaz" or "odkaz na stránku," it denotes a navigational cue on the Internet.

In academic and bibliographic contexts, odkaz also means a reference or citation to a source, for example "odkaz na literaturu" or "bibliografický odkaz." This sense concerns directing readers to information rather than the link itself.

Historically and legally, odkaz can denote a bequest or legacy left in a will. In this sense, phrases like "zanechat odkaz" refer to leaving a legacy or property to heirs.

Origin and usage: the word derives from Slavic roots related to pointing or directing; in both Czech and Slovak it is a single spelling used for the different senses, with context providing the meaning. In computing, odkaz is the standard translation for the English "hyperlink." Colloquially, one can also say "odkazovat se na" to mean to refer to or cite something, and "odkaz na zdroj" for a source reference.

In summary, odkaz is a versatile term in Czech and Slovak, most commonly meaning a hyperlink, but also used for references and bequests, depending on context.