Pamätný

Pamätný is an adjective in Slovak meaning memorial or commemorative, and sometimes, in a broader sense, memorable. It is derived from pamäť, memory, with the adjectival suffix -ný, and is used to describe things created to preserve memory of a person, event, or era, or items regarded as significant in history. In formal usage, pamätný primarily conveys the commemorative sense rather than a mere note of being notable.

The word forms many compound expressions, such as pamätný deň (memorial day), pamätná tabuľa (memorial plaque), pamätný strom (memorial tree), and pamätné miesto (memorial site). In toponyms and official names, the adjective often signals a commemorative motivation of a place or institution, indicating that it was established to honor someone or an historical event.

The related noun pamätník denotes a physical commemorative object, such as a monument or plaque, whereas the related term pamiatkový refers more broadly to heritage preservation or memorial significance in official contexts. The word has cognates in other Slavic languages, for example Czech pamětný and Polish pamiętny, reflecting a common root connected with memory and remembrance.

See also: pamätník, pamiatkový, pamäť, pamiatka.