Originálna

Originálna is the feminine singular form of the Slovak adjective originálny, meaning original or authentic. It is used to describe feminine nouns and agrees with gender and number: originálny (masculine), originálna (feminine), originálne (neuter). The plural form is originálne (for masculine or mixed) or originálne (for feminine). In practice, originálna denotes that something is the original version or is genuine, not a copy or imitation.

The term originates in the same international vocabulary as other forms of originálny, which come from the Latin originalis via European languages. In Slovak, originálny and its feminine form originálna are common in everyday language as well as in publishing, media, and commerce to distinguish authentic items or versions from copies or reprints. The noun form originál exists as well and refers to the original thing itself, for example the originál of a painting or document.

Usage is flexible across contexts. It commonly appears in phrases such as originálna verzia (the original version), originálna fotografia (an original photograph), or originálna signatúra (an authentic signature). The word can describe cultural works, products, or any object where authenticity or primacy is emphasized. In contrast to borrowed or copied items, originálna signals legitimacy and uniqueness when paired with the appropriate feminine noun.