FEATURED NEOLOGISM:

One of my favourite neologisms is “robotýpek,” a Czech term that blends “robot” (a word originally coined by Czech writer Karel Čapek) and “týpek,” which loosely translates to “dude” or “guy.” This word refers to a chatbot that communicates with customers on e-commerce websites and online platforms, effectively replacing human employees, especially in roles like technical support. For more information, you can visit the Čeština 2.0 dictionary https://cestina20.cz/slovnik/robotypek/.

Radka Mudrochová is an Associate Professor with HDR at Charles University in Prague and the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. Her research focuses on neology, and Franco-Czech contrastive lexicology. She earned her HDR in 2023 with a thesis titled Les amalgames lexicaux en français contemporain – Analyses, contextes, emplois, reflecting her interest in modern linguistic developments. She has authored several scientific works, including Troncation en tant que procédé d’abréviation (2012), and co-edited volumes like L’emprunt en question(s) (2019) and La néologie par emprunt en français, en polonais et en tchèque (2023). She also coordinates the FLEurope project within the 4EU+ network and serves as Vice-President of the Czech Association of French Teachers, managing its journal Bulletin SUF. She has undertaken research stays at institutions such as Sorbonne University, Paul Valéry University Montpellier III, or McGill University in Montreal.