polích

Polích is the locative plural form of the Czech noun pole, meaning field. It is used to indicate location in or at fields, typically after prepositions such as in or on. Examples include v polích (in the fields) and na polích (on the fields). The form polích contrasts with the nominative plural pole (the fields) and the singular locative polí (in a field).

Etymology and meaning: pole derives from Proto-Slavic *poleъ, a root shared across several Slavic languages that denotes an expanse of land suitable for farming or cultivation. In Czech, the locative plural polích reflects standard Slavic patterns of inflection, where nouns change their endings to express case and number.

Usage and context: polích appears in everyday language, regional descriptions, agricultural texts, and literature that depict rural landscapes. It is not a separate lexical item with a meaning beyond its grammatical role; rather, it is the specific inflected form of pole used in certain grammatical contexts. The term can also appear in historical records and place-name analysis when describing locations within fields or open countryside.

See also: pole (field), Czech grammar, toponymy.