opravné

Opravné is an adjective used in Czech and Slovak to describe things related to correction, repair, or remediation. It is derived from the verbs opravit or oprava, and it is used to indicate actions, measures, or items aimed at fixing faults, restoring function, or correcting errors. The form "opravné" appears in phrases where the noun it modifies is neuter or in plural, with other gender and number forms (opravný, opravná, opravné) agreeing with the noun.

In education, a common usage is in the phrase opravné zkoušky, which refers to make-up exams for students who did not pass an assessment. The term signals that the assessment is a remedial attempt to achieve a satisfactory result. Opravné can also describe remedial activities or instructions intended to address deficiencies in knowledge or skills, although such uses are more context-dependent.

In everyday and technical language, opravné is widely used to denote repair or maintenance work. Opravné práce or opravné služby refer to repair activities on machinery, equipment, buildings, or infrastructure, with the emphasis on restoring proper function and safety. These uses emphasize practical repair rather than corrective theory.

Grammatically, opravné is a participial adjective form that agrees with the noun it modifies, and it is common in both Czech and Slovak. The term appears across formal and informal registers, with its precise meaning clarified by the context—education, maintenance, or corrective actions.