Pijaný

Pijaný is a Slovak adjective meaning intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol. It describes a person who has consumed alcohol to an extent that impairs their judgment or behavior. The term is closely related to opitý; opitý is more common in everyday speech, while pijaný may appear in literary or more formal contexts. The opposite form is triezvy, meaning sober.

Etymology and formation: the word is derived from the verb piť, “to drink,” with the adjectival suffix -aný, creating a participial adjective that indicates a state resulting from drinking. This formation is typical in Slovak for describing states produced by a verb.

Usage and nuance: pijaný can describe someone who is visibly intoxicated, as in a sentence such as “bol pijaný” (he was drunk). It tends to be used in contexts where a more formal or descriptive tone is desired, whereas opitý is the more common everyday term. Both pijaný and opitý convey similar meanings, but their registers and connotations may differ slightly depending on the speaker and setting.

See also: intoxication, alcohol consumption, sobriety.