srdci

Srdci is the dative and locative singular form of the Czech noun srdce, which translates as “heart” in English. As a grammatical case, srdci is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb (e.g., “give to the heart”) or to denote a location or point of reference (e.g., “in the heart”). The word belongs to the neuter gender group and follows the standard declension pattern for neuter nouns ending in –e. Its plural forms are srdce (nominative/accusative), srdcím (dative), and srdcích (locative).

In Czech literature and everyday speech, the expression srdci often conveys emotional or metaphorical meanings, such as “to someone’s heart” (k srdci někoho) indicating affection, empathy, or personal importance. The phrase also appears in idiomatic sayings, for example “jít až srdci na koš” (to go to extreme lengths) and “v srdci města” (in the heart of the city).

Beyond linguistics, srdci features in cultural contexts such as music, where the term appears in song titles and lyrics to evoke intimacy or deep feeling. In medical terminology, srdci is employed when discussing cardiac conditions in a locative sense, such as “v srdci člověka” (in a person’s heart). The word thus serves both precise grammatical functions and broader expressive purposes within the Czech language.