Horúci

Horúci is a Slovak adjective meaning hot. It is used to describe a high temperature, such as that of weather, food, or a beverage. For example, "je horúci deň" translates to "it is a hot day," and "horúca polievka" means "hot soup." The word can also be used in a figurative sense to describe something intense or passionate, although this is less common than its literal meaning. In its grammatical form, horúci changes depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. The feminine form is horúca, and the neuter form is horúce. The plural forms are horúci (masculine animate), horúce (masculine inanimate and neuter), and horúce (feminine). Comparative and superlative forms also exist, such as horúcejší (hotter) and najhorúcejší (hottest). Understanding the context is key to correctly interpreting the meaning of horúci in a Slovak sentence.