predstavu

Představa is a Czech noun that denotes a mental image, notion, or concept formed in the mind. It can refer to how something is perceived, imagined, or planned, as well as to an expectation about future events. The word is feminine; the accusative singular form is představu, as in mít představu o něčem (to have an idea about something).

In everyday use, the scope ranges from a simple impression to a more elaborate conception. Examples include “jasná představa o cíli” (a clear idea of the goal) or “ideální představa společnosti” (the ideal image of society). In philosophy and cognitive science, představa describes mental representation—the content that stands for external objects, states, or events in the mind. The term also appears in phrases like “představa budoucnosti” or “představy o tom, jak by mělo být.”

Related terms include “představovat si” (to imagine) and “představivost” (imagination). The word is used in both everyday speech and more theoretical discussions of perception, knowledge, and planning. See also: představy (plural).