zaplavený

Zaplavené is a Czech adjective and past participle describing an object or area that has been flooded by rising water. It agrees with the noun in gender and number, for example zaplavený dům (flooded house), zaplavená silnice (flooded road), zaplavené pole (flooded field).

Usage and context: The term is common in geography, hydrology and disaster reporting to label areas affected by floods. In maps and news reports you may encounter phrases such as zaplavené oblasti, zaplavené domy or zaplavené komunikace. It derives from the verb zaplavit (to flood).

Causes and situations: Flooding typically occurs after heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, dam breaks or storm surges. Zaplavené lokality can be temporary or persist until water recedes and repairs are completed. The term is used for natural landscapes as well as for built-up areas.

Metaphorical use and related terms: The word can be used figuratively to describe overload, such as zaplavené e‑mailové schránky (inboxes flooded with messages) or zaplavená administrativa. Related terms include záplava (deluge) and povodeň (flood).