vecnými

The term "vecnými" is a grammatical form found in the Czech language. It is the instrumental plural form of the adjective "vecný," which means “neighboring” or “adjacent.” The adjective originates from the Proto-Slavic root *věcъ, suggesting proximity or relation. In Czech, "vecný" is used to describe spatial relationships, indicating that something is located next to or near something else.

In syntactical usage, "vecnými" appears after prepositions such as "s," "při," or "společně," to show how an action involves neighboring elements. An example sentence is “pracuje s vecnými svazky,” meaning “he/she works with neighboring links.” The instrumental case marks the direct involvement of those elements in the action expressed by the verb.

The adjective "vecný" has two main declension patterns: it can belong to the regular adjectival declension for strong adjectives starting with a consonant or to the declined form for neutral adjectives. The instrumental plural form follows the regular pattern, yielding "vecnými" for masculine animate and neuter nouns, while for feminine nouns in the plural it becomes "vecnými" as well because all feminine nouns agree in case and number.

In Czech place names and cultural contexts, one may encounter toponyms containing the element “vec,” derived from “vec” meaning “neighbor” or “adjacent place.” Historical records sometimes use “vecnáctiny” or “vecné území” referring to borderlands or territories adjoining a primary jurisdiction. Although not a standalone noun, "vecnými" illustrates a morphological feature of the language that underscores spatial relationships and helps describe proximity within Czech syntax.