pilné

Pilný is a Czech adjective meaning diligent, industrious, or hardworking. It describes a person who applies themselves consistently, pays careful attention to tasks, and pursues thoroughness in work, study, or other activities. In English it is commonly translated as diligent or industrious.

The word is of Slavic origin, with cognates in other Slavic languages, such as Polish pilny meaning diligent. In Czech, pilný inflects for gender and number: masculine pilný, feminine pilná, neuter pilné.

Usage: Pilný is used to describe people and their activities. The adverb form pilně describes how an action is performed, as in pracovat pilně (to work diligently) or učit se pilně (to study diligently). The phrase být pilný is common, and the term is generally positive, though the nuance depends on context.

Opposites and related terms: The opposite is líný, meaning lazy. Near-synonyms include pracovitý, svědomitý, and pečlivý, which emphasize different aspects of diligence (effort, conscientiousness, precision).