Rípadný

Rípadný is not a standard Slovak word and is generally treated as a misspelling or typographical error of the standard adjective prípadný. The form prípadný is used to express that something is possible, contingent, or incidental.

Meaning and usage

The standard adjective prípadný describes something that may occur under certain conditions or is considered as a potential occurrence. It is common in formal, technical, and legal contexts to denote contingency. Examples in correct usage include prípadný problém (possible problem) or prípadná situácia (potential situation). In sentences, it often modifies a noun to signal that the described thing is not certain but conceivable within the given context.

Etymology and form

Prípadný derives from the noun prípad, meaning a case, instance, or occurrence, with the adjectival suffix -ný. This formation yields a word that attests to the potential existence or relevance of the described noun. There is no recognized etymology or standard usage for rípadný in Slovak; encountering rípadný in texts is typically due to a typographical error or nonstandard spelling.

Usage guidance

If you aim for correct, neutral Slovak, use prípadný. Reserve rípadný for noting that a form is nonstandard or incorrect. In formal writing, prefer the standard variant to avoid ambiguity or confusion.

See also: prípadný, slovník slovenského jazyka, Slovak orthography.