otázky

Otázky is the Czech noun meaning questions. In Czech, otázek refers to utterances or inquiries that seek information, clarification, or a response. The term is used across everyday speech, education, journalism, research, and documentation, and it is also found in phrases such as “otázky k testu” (test questions) or “dotazník s otázkami” (questionnaire).

Morphology and syntax: otáška is the singular form, with feminine gender. Plural is otázky, genitive plural is otázek, dative plural otážkám, accusative plural otázky, and instrumental plural otázkami. In direct questions, Czech frequently relies on intonation and word order rather than auxiliaries; common question words include co (what), kdo (who), proč (why), jak (how), kde (where), kdy (when), and který (which). Indirect questions are formed with the conjunction zda/že or zda, as in “Nevíte, zda přijde?” Types of questions include open questions (asking for detail or opinion), closed or yes–no questions (requiring a simple affirmative or negative), and alternative questions (offering options).

Usage: in education, otázek are used to assess knowledge and to structure exams, surveys, and quizzes. In research and market studies, questionnaires combine closed and open questions to gather data. In media and communication, otázky frame interviews, press conferences, and Q&A sessions; the Czech term “otázky a odpovědi” is common, and “často kladené otázky” (FAQ) groups frequently asked questions. Indirect questioning and reported speech are common in formal writing.

Overall, otazky denote a fundamental communicative tool for obtaining information, guiding dialogue, and organizing inquiry across Czech language contexts.