plastový

Plastový is a Czech adjective meaning made of plastic or consisting of plastic material. It is used to describe objects, materials, or products in everyday language. Examples include plastový sáček (plastic bag), plastový kelímek (plastic cup), plastový nábytek (plastic furniture).

Etymology: The word derives from plast, the Czech term for plastics, from Greek plastos "molded" and entered Czech via German Plastik or other European languages. The suffix -ový forms adjectives indicating material or origin, and agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number (plastový, plastová, plastové).

Usage distinctions: Plastový specifically denotes items manufactured from plastic. Plastický is related but broader: it can mean moldable or pliable, and in art refers to plasticity in sculpture or modeling. Plastika is the noun for sculpture, and plastikový can appear in compound forms meaning "made of plastic" similar to plastový but less common.

Environmental and practical context: Plastics are polymers used widely in packaging, construction, and consumer goods. Their durability and light weight bring convenience but raise environmental concerns due to persistence and waste. Recyclability depends on polymer type and local facilities; many plastové products are sorted into recycling streams or collected for special handling.