upominku

Upomínka is a Czech noun that denotes a reminder or a keepsake. In everyday language, it can refer to a note or message that prompts someone to take action, such as paying a bill, attending a appointment, or meeting a deadline. The term can also mean a memento or souvenir kept to remember a person, an event, or a place.

The primary sense of upomínka is administrative or functional: a formal reminder or notice sent to someone to ensure a required action is taken. For example, an invoice may be accompanied by an upomínka reminding the customer of the outstanding payment. In a more personal or commemorative sense, upomínka can signify a small object or message kept to recall a memory or occasion, such as an item given as a keepsake from a trip or a gift with sentimental value.

Grammatical note: upomínka is a feminine noun. The accusative singular form is upomínku. Common forms include upomínka (nominative), upomínky (genitive/plural nominative), upomínce (dative/locative), and upomínkou or upomínkou (instrumental). In plural usage, you will encounter forms such as upomínky (nominative) or upomínkám (dative).

Common collocations include upomínka k faktuře (invoice reminder), upomínka na výročí (remembrance/memento of an anniversary), and simply vyřešit upomínka (to deal with a reminder). Synonyms and related terms include připomínka and memento.