smsová

Smsová is the feminine form of the adjective meaning related to SMS, the Short Message Service. In Czech and Slovak, it is used to describe things connected with short text messages sent over mobile networks, such as "smsová zpráva" (SMS message) or "smsová služba" (SMS service). The term commonly appears in compound phrases where the feminine form agrees with the noun, for example "smsová notifikace" or "smsová brána," though alternatives like "textová zpráva" are also used.

Origin and usage: The abbreviation SMS stands for Short Message Service and originates from GSM networks, with standardization by 3GPP and ETSI. The concept entered Central European languages in the late 1990s and early 2000s. While "textová zpráva" is a broader, generic term for a text message, "smsová zpráva" specifically signals delivery via the SMS system.

Technical context and relevance: SMS enables short text messages up to about 160 characters per part, with concatenation allowing longer messages at additional cost. In recent years, messaging apps have supplanted SMS for many everyday uses, but SMS remains widely employed for alerts, verification codes, and emergency communications. The adjective smsová continues to appear in technical descriptions, service names, and user guidance related to SMS functionality.