poptávce

Poptávka is a Czech noun of feminine gender that denotes demand or request. In everyday language it primarily refers to demand for goods and services in an economic sense, but it can also mean a request or solicitation, such as a bid or inquiry in purchasing or procurement processes. The form poptávce is the locative singular, used after prepositions that require the locative case (for example, o poptávce po bydlení).

Declension (singular and plural, indicative forms):

- Singular: nom poptávka, gen poptávky, dat poptávce, acc poptávku, voc poptávko, loc poptávce

- Plural: nom poptávky, gen poptávek, dat poptávkám, acc poptávky, voc poptávky, loc poptávkách

Economic meaning and usage:

In economics, poptávka denotes the demand for goods and services at given prices, forming the basis of the demand side of the market. It is influenced by factors such as income, prices, preferences, prices of related goods, expectations, and the number of buyers. The term is commonly paired with nabídkou (supply) to discuss market equilibrium and price formation, e.g., “poptávka po bydlení na trhu s nemovitostmi.”

Procurement and business context:

In business and public procurement, poptávka can also mean a request for bids or proposals, or a market inquiry by a buyer seeking offers from suppliers. In this sense it is related to but distinct from a formal tender, which may be referred to as zakázka or výběrové řízení.

Etymology:

The word originates from the verb poptávat, meaning to request or solicit. In economic contexts it has absorbed the meaning of market demand and, in procurement, of an invitation to submit offers.