Názorov

Názorov is the genitive plural form of the noun názor (opinion) used in Slovak to denote opinions or viewpoints. The Czech language uses the corresponding genitive plural názorů. The term refers to beliefs, positions, or attitudes held by individuals or groups and is common in discussions about politics, media, science, and everyday life.

Grammatical note: In Slovak, the nominative plural is názory, while názorov is the genitive plural. The form názorov appears in phrases that require the genitive case, such as after the preposition podľa (according to) or during possession constructions like názorov verejnosti (the public’s opinions).

Usage and nuance: Názor describes a personal or collective belief, which may differ from another person’s view. For formal contexts or official stances, other terms such as stanovisko (position) or postoj (attitude) may be used. In both Slovak and Czech, discussing divergent beliefs often uses phrases like rôzne názory (various opinions) or různé, různé názory in Czech.

Examples:

- Slovak: Podľa rôznych názorov verejnosti sa projekt stretol s kritikou.

- Czech (for comparison): Podle různých názorů občanů bylo rozhodnutí přijato.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from a common Slavic root associated with viewing or considering. Related nouns include názory (nominative plural) and stanovisko or postoj, which convey more formal or internal attitudes.

See also: Názor (the base noun), stanovisko, postoj, názory (plural nominative).