schováni

schováni is a Czech word that translates to "hidden" in English. It is the masculine plural past passive participle of the verb schovat, meaning to hide. This form indicates that a group of males (or a mixed group where the masculine plural is used) has been concealed. The feminine plural form would be schovány, and the neuter plural form would be schována. The singular forms are schován (masculine animate), schován (masculine inanimate), schovaná (feminine), and schováno (neuter).

The word schováni can be used in various contexts. For example, it might describe soldiers who are hidden in trenches, objects that are concealed within a larger container, or even people who are deliberately out of sight. The passive nature of the participle implies that the action of hiding was done to them, rather than them performing the act of hiding themselves. This distinction is important in Czech grammar, which often differentiates between active and passive roles.

The grammatical function of schováni is typically adjectival, modifying a noun or pronoun. It can also function as part of a passive verb construction, such as "byli schováni" (they were hidden). Understanding the declension of schovat and its participles is crucial for accurate communication in Czech.