Vlhko

Vlhko is a Slovenian adjective meaning damp or moist, used to describe humidity in the air, moisture on surfaces, or generally wet conditions. In everyday language it appears in contexts involving weather, interiors, and materials with a noticeable level of moisture. The term is paired with its opposite suho, meaning dry, in discussions of climate, building, and storage.

Linguistic background and cognates

Vlhko belongs to the Slavic family of languages and has cognates in related languages, where forms such as vlhký, vlhko or analogous words express dampness or humidity. The root conveys moisture or wetness and connects to words for moisture, humidity, and moistening across several Slavic tongues. In Slovene, vlhko commonly functions as the neuter form of the adjective describing a noun, while related nouns include vlaga (moisture) and vlažnost (humidity).

Contexts and usage

The word is widely used in meteorology, architecture, agriculture, and everyday speech to indicate the presence of moisture or a high level of humidity. Phrases describing damp environments, mold risk, or moisture content in materials frequently rely on vlhko to convey a non-dry condition. In technical and building contexts, specifying vlhko can guide decisions about ventilation, insulation, and storage to prevent damage due to excess humidity.

See also

Vlažnost, vlaga, vlaženje, suho. For broader linguistic context, see Slavic languages and terminology for moisture and humidity.