opítý
Opítý is a dialectal Czech adjective meaning drunk or intoxicated. It is encountered mainly in historical texts, regional speech, and other informal registers. In standard modern Czech, the corresponding and more common form is opilý. Opítý thus represents a variant that speakers may encounter in older literature or rural vernacular, where it serves to evoke a particular tone or setting.
Etymology and origins: The word is linked to the Czech verb opít (to render someone drunk) or,
Usage and inflection: Because opítý is dialectal, exact inflection and gender agreement vary by locality. In
- Byl opítý po dvou pivech. (He was drunk after two beers.)
- Opítý muž seděl u stolu. (A drunk man sat at the table.)
See also: opilý, pití, alkohol. Notes on dialectal variants and historical usage can be found in Czech