Odchodom

Odchodom is the instrumental singular form of the Slovak noun odchod, meaning departure or exit. It denotes the act or process of leaving a place, position, or organization. The term is commonly used in formal, administrative, or journalistic contexts to describe a departure event or a change in personnel or leadership.

Etymology and morphology: Odchod is derived from the verb odísť (to leave). The suffix -om marks the instrumental singular for masculine inanimate nouns in Slovak, so odchodom is the instrumental form of odchod.

Usage: In written Slovak, odchodom often appears in phrases that express the manner or instrument of leaving, for example, odchodom z úradu (by departure from the office) or odchodom zamestnancov (by the departure of employees). It is suitable for reports, statements, or historical summaries that describe organizational changes without naming the subject directly. In everyday speech, more common verbs like odísť or phrases using the genitive or other cases may be preferred, depending on the context.

Notes: Odchodom is not a proper noun and should agree with the surrounding grammar as an instrumental singular form of a masculine noun. It is related to odchod, and to related terms such as odchod do dôchodku (retirement) or odchod z firmy (departure from a company).

Examples of common phrases:

- odchodom z úradu

- odchodom zamestnancov

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