tichý
Tichý is a Czech and Slovak adjective meaning silent or quiet. It can describe people, places, or sounds that are not loud or conspicuous. In usage it often conveys a sense of restraint or low noise, as in tichý člověk (a quiet person) or tiché prostředí (a quiet environment).
Etymology and cognates: The word derives from the noun ticho, meaning silence, and is cognate with similar
Grammar and forms: As a descriptive adjective, tichý inflects for gender and number in Czech and Slovak.
Surname use: Tichý is also a common Czech and Slovak surname derived from the nickname meaning “the
See also: ticho, the noun for silence, and related terms in Slavic languages.