zlým

zlým is a Czech word that translates to "evil" or "bad" in English. It is the instrumental case of the adjective zlý, meaning evil or bad. This form is used when the adjective functions as a prepositional object or when it modifies a noun that is the object of a verb that takes the instrumental case. For example, one might say "bojovat se zlým" which translates to "to fight with the evil."

In Czech grammar, the instrumental case serves various functions, including indicating the instrument or means by which an action is performed, the company in which an action is performed, or the predicate noun or adjective following certain verbs like "být" (to be). The adjective zlý itself describes a negative moral quality, a malevolent disposition, or something harmful or detrimental. It can be used to describe people, actions, intentions, or even abstract concepts. The word carries a strong negative connotation and is used to denote the opposite of good.