Primárne

Primárne is a Slovak term used as an adverb meaning primarily or chiefly, and as an adjective form preceding feminine plural nouns to denote primary or principal characteristics, such as primárne farby (primary colors). The word derives from the same root as primárny, related to the Latin primarius ("first") and the concept of being first or main.

In usage, primárne serves to indicate the main purpose, focus, or function of something, often in formal or technical contexts. It can introduce the principal aspect of a topic, an initial priority in a plan, or the primary attribute of a subject. Examples include: Primárne zameranie projektu je zlepšenie dostupnosti služieb. Tieto údaje sú primárne určené na výskum. In color theory, primárne farby refer to the colors traditionally considered primary, commonly červená, modrá a žltá; in modern printing, other color models such as CMY or CMYK are used.

Etymologically, primárne is linked to primárny, both stemming from the Proto-Slavic root meaning first or more important, which itself traces back to Latin primarius. The word is part of standard Slovak vocabulary and is frequently found in academic, scientific, and technical writing, as well as in formal journalism and policy documents.

Related terms include primárny (primary, main) as an adjective and primarily as a synonym or near-synonym in many contexts. While similar in meaning to words like predovšetkým or hlavne, primárne emphasizes the notion of central importance or principal focus within a given framework.