v návaznosti na + Accusative
Following-on Phrase V Návaznosti Na
The phrase v návaznosti na is a formal expression used to link a new action or statement directly to a preceding event, document, or communication.
How It Works
This pattern is essential for advanced learners navigating professional Czech environments.
Register and Usage:
This phrase belongs to the administrative style (úřední styl). It is a staple of business correspondence, legal documents, and academic writing (e.g., starting a formal email). It is almost never used in casual, everyday spoken Czech.
Nuance and Meaning:
It translates to "further to," "following (up) on," or "in response to." It specifically implies a logical or chronological sequence. It means Event B is happening because of or as a direct continuation of Event A.
Morphology and Common Collocations:
The phrase must be followed by the accusative case. Pay attention to the declension of common triggers:
- Masculine inanimate nouns often remain unchanged (masculine inanimate accusative): v návaznosti na váš e-mail, v návaznosti na včerejší telefonát.
- Feminine nouns ending in -a change their endings (feminine accusative): schůzka becomes v návaznosti na naši schůzku.
- Feminine nouns ending in a consonant remain unchanged: v návaznosti na vaši žádost (further to your request).
- Neuter pronouns: v návaznosti na to, v návaznosti na výše uvedené.
Punctuation Rule:
Beware of English interference! In English, introductory phrases often take a comma (e.g., "Following up on our meeting, I would like to..."). In Czech, v návaznosti na forms an adverbial modifier and does not take a comma when starting a sentence: V návaznosti na naši schůzku vám zasílám...
Crucial Distinction:
Do not confuse it with v souvislosti s (in connection with).
- v souvislosti s denotes a general correlation (Things A and B are related).
- v návaznosti na denotes a strict sequence (Thing B is the next step after Thing A).
Stylistic Note:
While it is a standard prepositional phrase for formal communication, the Czech Language Institute (ÚJČ) warns against its overuse. Using it outside of strictly administrative or formal contexts turns it into a kancelářismus (bureaucratic clutter) that makes your writing sound unnecessarily complicated and stiff.
Examples (4)
- V návaznosti na náš včerejší telefonický rozhovor vám zasílám slíbené podklady.
Further to our telephone conversation yesterday, I am sending you the promised documents.
Word by Word: In continuity onto our yesterday's telephone conversation to-you I-send promised documents.
A classic opening for formal business emails, showing direct continuation from a previous interaction. Notice the accusative "náš včerejší telefonický rozhovor".
- V návaznosti na toto rozhodnutí byla vypracována nová směrnice.
Following this decision, a new directive was drafted.
Word by Word: In continuity onto this decision was drafted new directive.
Demonstrates the logical sequence: the directive was created because of and after the decision. "Toto rozhodnutí" is in the neuter accusative.
- Zákaz bezplatného výdeje plastových tašek platí v návaznosti na předpisy EU již rok.
The ban on the free distribution of plastic bags has been in effect for a year now, following on from EU regulations.
Word by Word: Ban of-free distribution of-plastic bags is-valid in continuity onto regulations of-EU already year.
Shows how the phrase links a local law to the broader regulations it builds upon. "Předpisy" is in the accusative plural.
- V návaznosti na předchozí bod programu přejdeme k hlasování.
Following on from the previous agenda item, we will move on to the vote.
Word by Word: In continuity onto previous point of-program we-will-transition to voting.
Common in formal meetings. Note the accusative masculine inanimate "předchozí bod".
Common Mistakes
Using the locative case instead of the accusative after 'na'.
V návaznosti na předchozím bodu...V návaznosti na předchozí bod...Because 'na' here expresses a figurative direction or targeting of the connection, it strictly triggers the accusative case, not the locative.
Blending the phrase with 'v souvislosti s' to create an ungrammatical hybrid.
V návaznosti s naším rozhovorem...V návaznosti na náš rozhovor...Learners and native speakers alike sometimes confuse this with 'v souvislosti s' (in connection with). Remember that 'návaznost' (continuity) always pairs with 'na' + accusative.
How It Connects
Learn This First
To learn 'v návaznosti na + akuzativ', a learner must first be comfortable with the accusative case endings for various genders, as the preposition 'na' in this context requires the accusative. Additionally, familiarity with basic prepositions like 'v' and 'na' helps in recognizing the structure of this formal, multi-word prepositional phrase.
- Masculine inanimate accusative same as nominative
The pattern requires the use of the accusative case, often with inanimate nouns like 'usnesení' or 'dokument'.
Level 1 - -uFeminine Accusative in -u
The preposition 'na' in this phrase triggers the accusative case for feminine nouns.
Level 1 - v / ve / na + LocativeLocative After V and Na
Understanding the basic prepositional use of 'v' and 'na' is fundamental to processing this complex fixed phrase.
Level 2
Related Patterns
- ohledně + GenitivePreposition Ohledně
Another highly formal secondary preposition frequently used in business correspondence to introduce a topic.
Level 6 - s / se + InstrumentalInstrumental After S and Se
The instrumental case is used with 's' in the similar-sounding but distinct phrase 'v souvislosti s' (in connection with).
Level 2 - ze strany + GenitiveBureaucratic Agent Ze Strany
Another complex preposition typical of the administrative and bureaucratic register (úřední styl).
Level 6
Words in This Pattern
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