Mäkkých

"Mäkkých" is a Slovak word that translates to "soft" in English. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective "mäkký". This grammatical case is used in various contexts, primarily to indicate possession or to follow certain prepositions. For example, it could be used in a phrase like "z mäkkých materiálov" (of soft materials) or "bez mäkkých lôpt" (without soft balls). The adjective itself, "mäkký", describes a quality of being yielding to pressure, not hard, or gentle. It can be applied to a wide range of nouns, from physical objects like furniture or food to more abstract concepts like voices or opinions. The concept of softness is often contrasted with hardness or roughness, and its perception can be subjective. In Slovak grammar, understanding the correct declension of adjectives like "mäkký" is crucial for constructing grammatically sound sentences. The genitive plural form "mäkkých" specifically signals that "soft" is modifying a plural noun, and that the noun is in the genitive case.