Ponúk

Ponúk is the genitive plural form of the Slovak noun ponuka, which means an offer, proposal, supply, or advertisement. It appears in contexts where the noun is governed by a word that requires the genitive case, or in constructions with numerals.

The base noun ponuka denotes a single offer or a set of offers in advertising, commerce, recruitment, or procurement. The form ponúk is most commonly seen after numerals (for example, päť ponúk – five offers) or in phrases that require the genitive plural, such as počet ponúk (the number of offers) or ponúk a dopyt (offers and demand).

Etymology and related forms: ponuka is derived from the verb ponúkať, meaning to offer. Related words include ponúk ať (to offer) as a verb, and ponuky as the nominative plural form in some contexts (for example, ponuky práce – job offers).

Usage notes: In standard Slovak, ponuky is the nominative plural form, used with subjects in the sentence. Ponúk is specifically used when the noun is in the genitive plural, often after numerals or in fixed expressions. Contexts such as business reports, market analyses, or job listings may switch between forms depending on grammatical construction.

See also: ponuka, ponúkať, ponuky práce, dopyt.