pátek
Pátek is the Czech word for Friday, the fifth day of the week in the Czech Republic. It is used in calendars and everyday language to designate the end of the work or school week and the anticipation of the weekend. In phrases it appears as páteční, meaning “Friday” as an adjective (e.g., pátek večer for Friday evening).
Etymology and cognates: The term derives from Proto-Slavic *pětьkъ, from the root for the numeral five, reflecting
Usage and cultural notes: In Czech culture, activities and public life often shift toward Friday as the
See also: Piątek (Polish form of Friday), Pyatnitsa (Russian form), Petak (Serbo-Croatian form).
In summary, pátek is the Czech term for Friday, linked to the numerical concept of the fifth