Strieborným

Strieborným is a Slovak word that translates to "silver" or "silvery" in English, typically used as an adjective. It refers to the color of silver, a lustrous metallic hue. The word can describe objects that are made of silver, such as "strieborným príborom" (silver cutlery) or "strieborným šperkom" (silver jewelry). It can also describe something that has the appearance or sheen of silver, even if it is not made of the metal itself. For instance, "strieborným leskom" means "silvery sheen," and "strieborným dažďom" could refer to a rain that appears silvery due to light conditions.

In a more figurative sense, "strieborným" can sometimes imply value or preciousness, akin to the connotations of silver in many cultures. However, its primary and most common usage is descriptive of color and material. The grammatical form "strieborným" is the instrumental case of the adjective "strieborný" (silver). This case is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the instrument used. Therefore, a phrase like "písal strieborným perom" means "he wrote with a silver pen." The adjective also changes form based on gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.