vinným

vinným is a Czech word that translates to "guilty" in English. It is the instrumental singular masculine or neuter form of the adjective "vinný," meaning guilty. The word is used in legal contexts to describe a person or entity found to be responsible for a crime or offense. For example, a court might declare a defendant "vinným" of a specific charge.

The concept of guilt is fundamental to legal systems, determining culpability and the subsequent imposition of penalties. In Czech law, as in many others, the determination of guilt requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The adjective "vinný" can also be used in a broader sense, not strictly legal, to describe someone who is at fault or responsible for something undesirable, even if it is not a criminal act.

The word's grammatical form, "vinným," specifically indicates that it is being used in a sentence where it modifies a noun in the instrumental case. This case often denotes the means by which an action is performed or the agent through which something is done. Therefore, "vinným" might appear in phrases like "odsúdený ako vinným" (convicted as guilty) or "priznať sa vinným" (to plead guilty). Understanding its grammatical function is crucial for correct usage in the Czech language.