Signálov

Signálov is the genitive plural form of the Slovak noun signál, meaning signal. It is used to refer to signals in a quantity or in phrases where the genitive case is required, such as after numerals or certain prepositions. For example, dvesto signálov means two hundred signals, and vplyv signálov na správanie means the influence of signals on behavior.

Grammatical notes help distinguish it from related forms. The nominative plural of signál is signály, while the genitive singular is signálu. In Slovak, the genitive plural ending -ov is common for masculine soft nouns, which is why signál has the form signálov in this case.

Origin and usage context: signál is a native Slovak word with roots in the loanword signál derived from German Signal or Latin signum, reflecting the common linguistic pathway of technical terms. The genitive plural signálov is then created through standard Slovak declension patterns to express possession, quantity, or relational meaning in sentences.

In summary, signálov functions as a grammatical form rather than a separate lexical entry, serving to denote “of signals” or “signals’” in Slovak syntax. It is distinct from Czech, where the equivalent genitive plural is signálů, and from other languages with similar terms.