trojitý

Trojitý is a Czech adjective meaning threefold or three times as much. It describes something that occurs three times, is composed of three parts, or has a triple magnitude. The form is built from the numeral three (tři) with the prefix troj- and the adjectival suffix -itý, and it follows the standard Czech pattern for adjectives in gender and number.

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from the Czech prefix troj- (from Proto-Slavic roots for “three”) and is related to other terms such as trojice (trinity, trio) and trojnásobný (threefold). It shares semantic ties with other Slavic languages that use a similar troj- prefix for multiplicity.

Usage: Trojitý is typically used in formal or literary contexts, or in technical language, to express threefold multiplicity. In everyday speech, speakers more often use adverbs like třikrát (three times) or phrases such as třikrát větší or třinásobný to denote multiplication by three. When used attributively, trojitý modifies nouns in the appropriate gender: trojitý výskyt (masculine), trojitá částka (feminine), trojité číslo (neuter), with standard Czech adjective agreement for plural forms.

Limitations: While widely understood, trojitý can sound somewhat formal or literary compared to more common expressions like třikrát or třinásobný, depending on context.

See also: trojnásobný, třikrát, trojice.