Silových

Silových is the genitive plural form of the Czech adjective silový, which means related to force, power, or strength. The root síla denotes force or power, and silový is used to form compound expressions that indicate a connection to power, strength, or coercive capacity. As with other Czech adjectives, silový declines across gender, number, and case; the genitive plural form silových appears in phrases where the noun it modifies is in the genitive plural.

Usage and context

In everyday Czech, silový is commonly found in references to kinds of power, strength, or force in various domains. It can describe sports, politics, industry, or social structures, depending on the noun it accompanies. The feminine singular form is silová, the neuter singular is silové, and the masculine plural nominative is siloví, while the genitive plural is silových. This morphology allows silový to participate in a wide range of noun phrases, such as silové sporty (strength sports), silová politika (hard power policy), or silová odvětví (power sectors).

Examples of common phrases

- silové sporty, such as weightlifting or powerlifting, illustrating the athletic sense of strength and training.

- silová politika in international relations, referring to a hard-power approach.

- silová odvětví in energy or heavy industry contexts, denoting sectors tied to power generation or control.

Notes

Silový is distinct from síla, which is the noun meaning force or power. Silový describes a relationship to power, whereas síla names the power itself. The form silových should be recognized as the genitive plural, used to modify nouns in that case.