Sústredenie

Sústredenie is a Slovak noun derived from the verb sústrediť sa, meaning to concentrate or to bring together. In Slovak usage it can refer to two related but distinct senses: a mental process of focusing attention or exerting mental effort, and an organized event or period during which a group concentrates activities toward a common goal.

In the cognitive sense, sústredenie denotes the act of directing attention and cognitive resources toward a task, maintaining focus over time, and filtering distractions. It is discussed in psychology and education as a factor influencing learning, performance, and productivity. Factors that support sústredenie include adequate rest, a conducive environment, clear goals, and strategies such as goal setting and time management.

In the social sense, sústredenie can describe a planned gathering or period of intensive activity, such as a workshop, training session, or camp, where participants come together to work on shared objectives. The term is common in school, youth organizations, and some professional contexts to denote concentrated activities over a limited time.

Etymology: derived from sústrediť sa ('to concentrate', 'to bring together'). The word is often translated into English as 'concentration' or 'gathering', depending on context. Related terms include koncentrácia (concentration), zameranie (focus), and zhromažďovanie (assembly).

See also: attention, concentration, training camp, workshop.