prázdné

"Prázdné" is a Czech word that translates to "empty" in English. It is a common adjective used to describe a state of being devoid of contents or occupants. This can apply to physical objects, spaces, or abstract concepts.

For example, one might describe an empty bottle as "prázdná lahev" or an empty room as "prázdný pokoj." The word can also be used metaphorically. An empty promise would be "prázdný slib," and an empty gesture might be "prázdné gesto." In a more emotional context, someone feeling a sense of emptiness might describe themselves as "prázdný" or "prázdná" (depending on gender).

The grammatical form of "prázdné" changes depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. The masculine singular form is "prázdný," the feminine singular is "prázdná," and the neuter singular is "prázdné." Plural forms include "prázdní" (masculine animate), "prázdné" (masculine inanimate and feminine), and "prázdná" (neuter).

The concept of emptiness is universal and appears in various philosophical and spiritual contexts. In Czech culture, the word "prázdné" serves as a straightforward descriptor for this absence, whether literal or figurative.