temný

Temná is the feminine singular form of the Czech adjective temný, meaning dark or gloomy. It is used to describe feminine nouns, for example temná noc (a dark night) or temná atmosféra (a dark atmosphere).

The word temná derives from the Proto-Slavic root temn- meaning dark; the related noun temno denotes darkness or gloom. Like other Czech adjectives, temná inflects to agree with gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.

In usage, temná covers literal senses of darkness as well as figurative ones. It can describe mood, atmosphere, or situations with concealment or moral ambiguity, as in temná minulost (dark past) or temná stránka reality (the dark side of reality). It may appear in literature, journalism, or titles to convey a somber or serious tone.

Temná is part of a larger set of antonyms and related terms, including světlý and jasný for light or bright. The underlying noun temno is sometimes used to name the state or condition of darkness, while temný is the masculine counterpart used before masculine nouns.

See also temný, temno.