píchutí

Píchutí is a Czech noun used to describe a brief, sharp sensation of pain or a prick, often felt as a pinprick or sting. It is derived from the verb píchnout (to prick, to poke) and belongs to a family of related terms such as píchání (the act of pricking) and píchnutí (the act of puncturing or stabbing). The form píchutí is typically used to refer to the sensation itself rather than to the act.

In medical contexts, píchutí can denote a momentary sharp pain at a puncture site, such as during an injection or blood draw, or a similar sensation caused by nerve irritation. In everyday speech, it describes short, sudden discomfort or tingling caused by contact with something sharp or by a minor injury. The term can also be used metaphorically to convey a quick, stabbing feeling, such as emotional discomfort or a sudden memory link.

Usage and nuances: píchutí emphasizes the subjective experience of a prick or sting, while related terms like píchání focus more on the ongoing action of pricking, and píchnutí on the act of piercing or puncturing. Together, these words form a small semantic field around prick-like sensations and puncture-related experiences.

See also: píchání, píchnutí, injekce, poranění.