skotske

Skotské is an adjective used in Czech and Slovak to denote Scottish origin or association with Scotland. It describes people, culture, language, geography, or objects connected with Scotland. The form agrees with the noun it modifies: skotský (masculine), skotská (feminine), skotské (neuter or plural). The corresponding noun for the country is Skotsko in Czech and Škótsko in Slovak.

In practice, skotské is found in phrases such as skotské whisky, skotská kultura, and skotská hudba, indicating that the item or phenomenon comes from Scotland. The term is widely used in everyday language, media, and branding to signal Scottish origin, quality, or style. It is common to encounter both historical references and contemporary descriptions employing skotské, especially in cultural, culinary, and tourism contexts.

Etymology and linguistic notes: skotské derives from Skotsko, the Czech or Slovak name for Scotland, which in turn originates from Latin Scotia and related sources in Germanic and English names for the region. The usage parallels other country-adjective formations in Slavic languages, enabling clear attribution of Scottish identity to a wide range of nouns.

See also: Scotland; Scottish whisky; Scottish culture.