rybá

Rybí is a Czech adjective meaning "fish" or "fish-related." It is used to describe substances, foods, or characteristics that originate from or are associated with fish, and it commonly appears in compound noun phrases such as rybí tuk (fish oil), rybí maso (fish meat), or rybí vývar (fish stock).

Etymology and usage: rybí derives from the noun ryba, meaning fish. It follows the standard Czech pattern for adjectives and agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case. In most everyday phrases, rybí precedes the noun it modifies and the form may change in other grammatical cases, while the base meaning remains "fish-."

Common contexts: In nutrition and cuisine, rybí is frequently encountered in product names and labels, especially for fish-derived products like fish oil and seafood dishes. Ryby play a notable role in many culinary traditions, and the term appears in menus, recipes, and dietary supplements. Beyond food, the adjective can describe fish-related topics, such as rybí témata in cultural or scientific discussions.

Notes: The term is distinct from related words that describe people who fish (rybář) or the broader category of fisheries and fishery products. As with other adjectives, its exact form adapts to the noun it accompanies, but its core meaning remains the same: pertaining to fish.

See also: fish, fish oil, culinary uses of fish, dietary supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids.