ukázku

Ukázka is a Czech feminine noun meaning an example, sample, or display. It refers to a concrete instance used to illustrate a rule, principle, or characteristic, or to provide a short demonstration of something. The term is widely used across education, literature, marketing, and technology to denote a representative fragment or specimen.

Etymology and form: Ukázka is derived from the verb ukázat, “to show,” with the suffix -ka forming a noun. The related adjective is ukázkový, meaning exemplary or demonstrative. In Czech, ukázka declines as a feminine noun: singular ukázka (nom), ukázky (gen), ukázce (dat/loc), ukázku (acc), ukázkou (ins); plural ukázky (nom), ukázek (gen), ukázkám (dat), ukázky (acc), ukázkami (ins), ukázkách (loc).

Usage: The word covers several senses. A literary ukázka is an excerpt or sample from a text. In education, teachers may present ukázky řešení or ukázky cvičení to illustrate procedures or rules. In marketing or retail, ukázka can mean a product sample offered to customers. In computing or media, ukázka might refer to a demonstrative program, trailer, or demonstration clip. Common collocations include ukázka textu, ukázka z díla, ukázka produktu, and ukázky řešení.

Examples: Učitel vybral ukázku z románu, aby ilustroval použití metafory. Na veletrhu byla k dispozici ukázka výrobku pro zákazníky. Společnost vydala ukázku programu zdarma ke stažení.