známými

The term "známými" is the plural dative form of the Czech adjective "známý," which translates to "known" or "familiar" in English. In Czech grammar, it is used to indicate that something is known or recognized by a particular subject, often in the context of possession or association. For example, "známými osobnostmi" means "known personalities," while "známými místy" refers to "known places."

The word "známý" itself is derived from the verb "znát," meaning "to know." It functions as an adjective and can be used in various grammatical cases and numbers to describe familiarity or recognition. The dative case, as seen in "známými," is commonly used to express indirect relationships, such as "těmto známým lidem" (to these known people).

In Czech literature and everyday speech, "známými" often appears in phrases describing well-known figures, landmarks, or cultural references. For instance, "známými českými spisovateli" refers to "known Czech writers," highlighting the adjective's role in identifying familiarity within a specific context.

The usage of "známými" reflects broader grammatical patterns in Czech, where adjectives agree with nouns in gender, number, and case. This flexibility allows for precise communication about recognition and familiarity in various scenarios. The term is widely understood in Czech-speaking regions and is essential for describing shared knowledge or recognition among people or entities.