Základe

Základe is a Slovak noun in the locative singular form of základ, meaning “basis” or “foundation.” It is used to refer to the basis, justification, or underlying rules behind a statement, decision, or action. The most common usage is the fixed prepositional phrase “na základe,” meaning “on the basis of” or “based on.” In this sense, základe points to data, evidence, legislation, or authority that supports a conclusion.

Etymology and form: Základe is derived from základ, the word for base or foundation. The locative form základe is used after prepositions, particularly in formal or written Slovak. The word is related to similar terms in other Slavic languages, reflecting a shared concept of foundation or basis.

Usage and examples: In Slovak, one might say:

- Rozhodnutie bolo prijaté na základe výsledkov štúdie. (The decision was made on the basis of the study results.)

- Na základe zákona musíme vykonať určité kroky. (According to/based on the law, we must take certain steps.)

Základe functions primarily in abstract or legal-analytical contexts, signifying the justification for conclusions, policies, or actions.

Relation to other forms: The plural form základy means “foundations” or “bases” in a more concrete or literal sense, while základe remains the locative singular used with prepositions. The term is distinct from the everyday noun základ, which more often denotes a physical base or a foundational element.

See also: základ, základy, na základe, basis (in English-language texts).