píjemc

Píjemc is a nonstandard or informal form encountered mainly in Czech and Slovak texts to refer to the recipient in a communication. It is generally considered a truncation or misspelling of the standard noun for recipient, such as Czech příjemce or Slovak príjemca. The appearance of píjemc is often explained by shorthand writing, the stripping of diacritics, or tight UI constraints that favor shorter labels.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the same root as the standard term příjemce (one who receives). In normal orthography, diacritics and full syllables are preserved, but in informal or technical contexts the diacritics may be omitted or letters dropped, producing píjemc. Because it is not part of standard spelling, it is not listed in authoritative dictionaries and is not used in formal writing.

Usage: Píjemc appears primarily in informal online communication, chat logs, quick notes, or user interface labels where brevity is prioritized. In such cases it may serve as a placeholder or label for the field denoting the recipient. In formal documents, software localization, or editorial work, the correct forms příjemce (Czech) or príjemca (Slovak) should be used.

See also: příjemce, príjemca, příjem (reception, receipt). The nonstandard form is mainly of interest to linguists studying orthographic variation, digital communication practices, or the handling of diacritics in UI text.