Úspnost

Úspnost is a noun used in Czech and Slovak to denote the quality of being economical or frugal; the practice of avoiding waste and saving resources. The word derives from úspora (savings) and the adjective úsporný (economical). In Czech, úspornost or úspornosť in Slovak are common forms; in everyday speech, the related term úsporný is widely used for energy-efficient technologies and behaviors.

Usage and contexts: In personal finance and household management, úspnost refers to prudent budgeting, careful consumption, and reducing unnecessary expenditure. In industry and public policy, it describes strategies and standards aimed at material, energy, and water savings. In technology and marketing, products may be labeled as úsporný (economical, energy-saving), and modes such as úsporný režim denote lower power consumption.

Historical and cultural notes: In Czech and Slovak language communities, thrift and frugality have long cultural resonance, with úspnost appearing in economic discourse, social ethics, and political rhetoric, especially during periods of resource constraints. In modern times, the term is closely linked to sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible consumption, rather than to miserliness.

Related terms include úspora (savings), úsporný (economical), and úspornosť (Slovak for thriftiness).