základech

Základech is the locative plural form of the Czech noun základ, meaning base, foundation or fundament. It is used after prepositions such as v, na, or o to indicate location or context related to foundations, underlying principles, or core components. In English, základech is typically rendered as “in the foundations” or, more figuratively, “in the basics” or “in the fundamentals.”

Etymology and meaning: Základ derives from Old Czech základ, with roots in Proto-Slavic *zаkladъ, and cognates across Slavic languages. The sense widened from a concrete architectural base to abstract meanings such as the fundamental principles of a theory, project, or organization.

Usage and examples: In architectural or construction contexts, a common usage is to refer to the foundations of a structure, for example: “Ve základech stavby musíme zkontrolovat konstrukci.” In more abstract discourse, základech can denote the underlying principles of a system or theory, for instance: “V základech projektu leží jeho koncepce.” The phrase is most often found in formal or technical writing, as well as in essays discussing core concepts or essential components.

Relation to related forms: The plural noun základy refers to the “basics” or “foundations” in a general sense, while základech specifically marks the locative case and is used with prepositions to indicate location or context. As with many Czech nouns, the form changes with case and number, and základech serves a precise grammatical role in sentences.