tarifni

Tarifni is a term used in several Central and Eastern European languages to describe things related to tariffs, pricing, or charges. It functions mainly as an adjective, and in compound phrases it can refer to a tariff schedule, price list, or class of rates. In practical use, it appears in contexts such as tarifni plan or tarifni sistem to denote the structure of charges for services like telecommunication, energy, or transportation.

Etymology and form: The word derives from tariff, cognate with Latin tarifa and Italian tariffa, ultimately from Arabic ta’rifa meaning a listing of charges. In languages that employ diacritics it often appears as tarifní (with a háček), while in others it is written tarifni without diacritics. The suffix -ni is a common way in Slavic languages to form adjectives from nouns.

Usage and scope: Tarifni pricing structures are typically published by regulators or providers and define rates, discounts, peak and off-peak periods, and effective dates. They can apply to household electricity, mobile or landline plans, rail or air transport, and customs duties. Changes to tarifni schedules are usually subject to notice and, in regulated sectors, may require formal approval.

See also: Tariff, Price list, Rate schedule, Tariff plan.