zvukový

Zvukový is a Czech and Slovak adjective meaning related to sound or suitable for audio applications. It is used to describe objects, technologies, or concepts connected with sound reproduction, recording, or processing. In compounds it often modifies nouns such as záznam, signál, systém, or karta, for example zvukový záznam (sound recording), zvukový signál (sound signal), zvukový systém (sound system), or zvuková karta (sound card).

Origin and grammar: It is formed from the noun zvuk (sound) with the adjectival suffix -ový. Like other Czech adjectives, zvukový agrees with the noun in gender and number, so its form changes to match the noun it modifies.

Usage and nuance: The term is widely used in technology, media, and linguistics to designate items that produce, reproduce, or process sound, rather than abstract acoustic properties. Common compounds include zvukový záznam, zvukový signál, zvukový systém, and zvuková karta. In Slovak, the usage mirrors Czech, and in English contexts it is often translated as sound- or audio-.

Related terms and context: Zvukový is distinct from akustický, which more generally refers to the physics and properties of sound and acoustics. Zvukový emphasizes practical aspects of sound in devices, software, and media. The form also appears in phrases describing hardware or software components, such as zvuková karta (sound card), zvukový ovládač/driver, or zvukový systém used in consumer electronics and professional audio setups.