Odvtedy

Odvtedy is a Slovak adverb that translates to "since then" or "from then on" in English. It is used to indicate a point in time in the past from which a subsequent event or state has continued or begun. It functions similarly to the English phrases "ever since" or "from that time forward."

The word is composed of the prefix "od-" meaning "from" and the adverb "tedy" which means "then" or "at that time." Together, they form a temporal conjunction that connects a past moment to the present or a later point in time. For example, "Bol som chorý a odvtedy sa cítim lepšie" translates to "I was sick and since then I have been feeling better." In this sentence, "odvtedy" marks the transition from being sick to feeling better.

"Odvtedy" can be used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, to establish a chronological link. It helps to clarify the duration or the beginning of a condition or action that started at a specific past point. It is a common and essential word in the Slovak language for expressing temporal relationships.