zprávy

Zprávy is a Czech word meaning “news” or “reports.” It is the plural form of zpráva, a feminine noun that denotes a message, a report, or a briefing. In everyday language, zprávy can refer to any conveyed information, but in media contexts it specifically designates news items and journalistic reports. The term is widely used in Czech journalism; many news programs or sections may be titled Zprávy or Zprávy dne (News of the Day), among other variants. The word reflects a tradition of concise, factual reporting and the practice of organizing information into regular bulletins.

In addition to media usage, zprávy appears in ordinary communications as “messages” or “reports” exchanged between people or organizations. The plural form zprávy is used for multiple pieces of information, while the singular zpráva refers to a single message or report. The term thus spans both formal journalistic contexts and everyday correspondence.

Linguistically, zprávy comes from the Czech root zpráv-, related to verbs that mean to inform or report. It is a cognate of similar forms in other Slavic languages, though neighboring languages may use different equivalents for the same concept. As a common noun, its usage covers both the realm of journalism and the broader idea of conveying information.