Prípravu

Prípravu is the accusative singular form of the Slovak noun príprava, which denotes preparation or readiness. The term refers to the act of making something ready or the state of being prepared. It is used across many contexts, from everyday tasks to formal processes. In grammar, príprava is a feminine noun formed from the verb pripraviť (to prepare) with a nominal suffix; related forms include prípravy (genitive) and prípravou (instrumental).

The concept appears in a wide range of fields. In the culinary domain, príprava jedla covers activities such as washing, cutting, marinating, and cooking. In education and exams, príprava na skúšku means preparation for an exam, including study planning and practice. In sports, the term often describes a training period, for example letná príprava or zimná príprava, referring to preparatory phases before competition. In science and industry, príprava can describe the preparation of samples or materials, such as príprava vzoriek or prípravné práce preceding a project or construction.

Usage and related terms. The adjective prípravný (or preparatory) is commonly used to describe tasks or phases that precede a primary activity. The phrase v príprave signals that something is not yet complete but is being prepared. As a general concept, príprava parallels terms in other languages that denote planning, organization, and making ready for a forthcoming action.

See also: pripraviť (to prepare), prípravný, v príprave, príprava v kontexte špecifických odvetví.