termínech

Termínech is the locative plural form of the Czech noun termín, meaning deadline, date, or term. It is used after locative-case prepositions, most commonly after "v," to express timing within specified deadlines: for example, "v termínech" = within the deadlines. In formal writing and many professional contexts—such as administration, law, or project management—the termín refers to a fixed date or period by which an action must be completed.

Morphology and usage notes: The base word is termín (masculine inanimate). Its locative plural is termínech, which contrasts with the nominative plural termíny (deadlines, terms) and other cases like genitive termínů or accusative termíny. The word is typically used in plural because it denotes multiple deadlines or time windows, though singular phrases like "v termínu" or "do termínu" are also common when referring to a single date.

Etymology and register: termín is a loanword in Czech, derived from terms such as French terme or German Termin, reflecting the concept of a set date or deadline. The locative form termínech adopts the standard Czech suffix pattern for plural locatives.

Examples of use: "Dokumenty musí být odevzdány v termínech stanovených smlouvou." "Projekt byl dokončen, i když některé úkoly nebyly splněny v původních termínech." In everyday speech, speakers may prefer termíny or phrases like "do termínu" for singular deadlines, but termínech remains common in formal and administrative contexts.

See also: termín.