pípravné

Přípravné is a Czech adjective meaning preparatory or preparative, used to describe something that is intended to prepare for something else. The form pípravné is typically a misspelling; the correct spelling in standard Czech is přípravné. It agrees with the noun it modifies: masculine přípravný, feminine přípravná, neuter přípravné.

In legal language, the phrase přípravné řízení denotes the pre-trial phase of Czech criminal procedure, during which authorities gather evidence, determine whether to bring charges, and conduct investigative actions under the supervision of a prosecutor. The proceedings aim to clarify facts and decide on the admissibility of indictments. They can include police investigations, expert analyses, and protective measures for witnesses or suspects, and are governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure.

In other domains, přípravné is used more broadly to label preparatory stages or works. For example, přípravné práce refers to preparatory works carried out before a main construction project, such as site surveys, demolition, or clearance. Přípravné kurzy are preparatory courses designed to ready students for exams, entrance procedures, or professional requirements.

Etymology and grammar: the term derives from the verb připravit (to prepare) with the prefix pří-, forming an adjective that agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case. As a formal term, it is common in administrative, legal, and technical contexts, where a clear distinction between preparatory and main stages matters.