Prítomný

Prítomný is a Slovak adjective meaning present or current. It describes something that exists in the current moment, is occurring now, or is in attendance. The term is widely used in everyday language as well as in linguistic and grammatical contexts, particularly in reference to time and presence.

The word is derived from the noun prítomnosť, meaning presence or the state of being present. In grammar, prítomný is closely associated with the present tense of verbs, known as prítomný čas, which expresses actions happening now or general truths. It can also describe objects or people who are currently at a place, for example prítomný hosť (a guest who is present).

Morphology and inflection follow standard Slovak adjective agreement by gender and number. The base forms include prítomný for masculine singular, prítomná for feminine singular, and prítomné for neuter singular. In plural forms, common variants are prítomní for masculine plural and prítomné for feminine and neuter plural. Like many Slovak adjectives, prítomný declines to agree with the noun it modifies.

In usage, prítomný commonly appears in phrases such as prítomný čas (present tense) or prítomný človek (a person who is present). It is distinct from, but related to, prítomnosť (presence) and is a standard term in grammar, linguistics, and descriptive descriptions of time and attendance in Slovak.