This is the 329th most frequent Czech word.
jiný
"Jiný" means "different" or "other."
Here, 'jiný' (jinou, in the accusative case) is used as an adjective to describe a different choice or alternative.
Vybral jsem jinou cestu domů.
I chose a different way home.
Here, 'jiný' serves as an adjective to indicate a dissimilarity or a distinction.
Tento obchod je jiný než ten předchozí.
This store is different from the previous one.
Here, 'jiný' (jiného, in modified form due to 'něco') is used to describe something distinct or unconventional.