Súkromný

Súkromné is a Slovak adjective meaning private, in the sense of belonging to individuals or non-governmental actors rather than to the state or public institutions. It is used to describe property, enterprises, life, or activities conducted outside the public or state sector. The related noun súkromie denotes privacy or private life, and súkromný refers to something private. The term has cognates in other Slavic languages, such as Czech soukromý, with a similar meaning.

In economic and legal contexts, súkromné describes private ownership, private enterprises, and private sector activity. Phrases such as súkromné vlastníctvo (private property), súkromná spoločnosť (private company), and súkromné právo (private law) illustrate its usage. It is commonly contrasted with verejné, public, or štátne, state-related concepts. The private sphere is typically associated with individual or non-governmental actors, market freedoms, and civil law relationships as opposed to public administration or state regulation.

Usage spans everyday language and formal discourse. In business, media, and law, súkromné signals a focus on non-public, non-governmental, or personal aspects. The term is also found in discussions of the private sector’s role in the economy, private life considerations, and debates over privacy rights.

See also: Czech soukromý; private sector; private law; private ownership.