prohlídka

Prohlídka is a Czech noun (feminine) that denotes the act of looking over, examining, or inspecting something, as well as a guided visit to a place. It is used in both everyday and technical language to refer to tours, inspections, and examinations.

Etymology and senses: The word is derived from the verb prohlédnout si, meaning to take a careful look. In common usage it covers a variety of contexts, from casual viewing to formal checks conducted by authorities or professionals.

Contexts and examples:

In culture and tourism, prohlídka refers to a guided or self-guided visit of a site, such as prohlídka muzea (museum tour) or prohlídka zámku (castle tour).

In law and administration, it can mean an official inspection or search, for example domovní prohlídka (house search) or prohlídka místa činu (crime scene examination).

In transportation and engineering, technická prohlídka refers to a vehicle inspection, often part of mandatory safety and emissions checks.

In healthcare, prohlídka can denote a medical examination or preventive check-up, such as preventivní prohlídka.

Notes: The term is neutral and broadly applicable across fields. Distinctions are usually made by combining prohlídka with a qualifying noun (musea, zámku, bytu, vozidla, lékařská prohlídka) to specify the exact type of inspection, tour, or examination.