predátorský

Predátorský is a Czech adjective that translates to "predatory" in English. It describes an organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food. This term is most commonly used in biology to classify animals that engage in predation. A predator is an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food, while the animal that is hunted is called prey. The relationship between predator and prey is a fundamental ecological interaction that influences the populations and behaviors of both species.

The term predátorský can also be used in a figurative sense to describe behaviors or entities that are exploitative or harmful. For example, a "predatory lending practice" would refer to financial services that exploit vulnerable individuals through unfair terms or excessively high interest rates. Similarly, "predatory marketing" might describe tactics that deceive or manipulate consumers into purchasing unwanted goods or services. In these contexts, the adjective conveys a sense of aggression, opportunism, and a willingness to harm others for personal gain. The core meaning of consuming or exploiting something weaker or less powerful remains consistent across both literal and figurative uses.