ohled

Ohled is a Czech noun with several related meanings. The core sense is regard, consideration, or attention given to someone or something. In formal or planning language, it is used to express that something is being taken into account, often in phrases such as s ohledem na, meaning in consideration of or with regard to. For example, s ohledem na bezpečnost must be used to justify changes in a plan. A second, more literary sense refers to an act of looking or a look, but this usage is uncommon in modern everyday Czech.

Etymology and usage notes

Ohled derives from the verb ohlédnout se, meaning to glance back or look around, with the prefix o- and the root hledět/hledět to look. Over time the noun acquired the broader sense of mental or practical attention given to a matter, rather than a literal act of looking. In contemporary Czech, the primary usage is abstract and policy-oriented.

Synonyms and related terms

Related words include zřetel and pohled, which can express aspects of attention or perspective, but ohled emphasizes consideration or regard rather than merely viewing something. The expression s ohledem na is especially common in formal writing and public discourse.

See also

ohlédnout se, hledět, zřetel, pohled

Note: This article focuses on the standard Czech meaning and common usages; regional or historical variations may exist.