poitatelný

Poitatelný is a Czech adjective that translates to "countable" or "calculable" in English. It describes something that can be numbered, quantified, or whose quantity can be determined. In grammar, it refers to nouns that can be used with numbers and have distinct singular and plural forms. For example, "jablko" (apple) is poitatelný because one can say "jedno jablko" (one apple) and "dvě jablka" (two apples). Conversely, "voda" (water) is typically not poitatelný in its general sense, as it refers to a mass substance, though it can become countable when referring to specific units like "dvě lahve vody" (two bottles of water).

Beyond grammar, the term poitatelný can also be used in a broader sense to indicate anything that is subject to measurement or estimation. This could apply to financial figures, physical quantities, or even abstract concepts that can be broken down into discrete units for analysis or tracking. The opposite of poitatelný is "nepočitatelný," meaning uncountable or incalculable. This distinction is fundamental in various fields, from linguistics to mathematics and economics, highlighting the importance of discrete versus continuous quantities. Understanding whether something is poitatelný is crucial for correct usage and accurate representation of information.