píkazy

Píkazy is the plural noun derived from the Czech word příkaz and the Slovak word príkaz, both meaning an instruction, order, or directive issued by someone in authority. The standard spellings are příkazy in Czech and príkazy in Slovak; the form píkazy with í is not the normative form in these languages, but may appear in stylized texts or as a typographical variant. The term is used across domains, including linguistics, computing, and public administration.

In linguistics, the term can refer to the imperative mood or to direct commands expressed in speech. Příkazy (or príkazy) describe how speakers issue requests or orders, and the plural form is used when discussing multiple directives or command forms.

In computing and information technology, the word denotes commands that a user can give a computer or program. In command-line interfaces, a user types a command line to instruct the system to perform a task, such as listing files, changing directories, or creating new folders. Documentation and help systems organize these items as commands, with syntax and options described for each. In programming, commands can also refer to instructions within scripts or command sets that direct a program’s behavior.

In law and administration, příkazy or príkazy are official orders or decrees issued by authorities, such as government agencies, military officers, or courts. They establish required actions, procedures, or rules to be followed.

See also: command, imperative mood, command-line interface, decree.