alternatívach

Alternatívach is Slovak for the locative plural form of the noun alternatíva, meaning the set of options or choices in a given context. It is used after locative-case prepositions, most often after v (in), to refer to the particular group of alternatives being discussed. For example: V alternatívach projektu sú tri hlavné riešenia.

Etymology and form: Alternatívach derives from alternatíva (alternative) with standard Slovak inflection, adapted to the locative plural ending -ach. The base term alternatíva comes from Latin alterna­tiva, via broader European usage in a variety of languages.

Usage and context: The plural locative form appears in analyses, reports, and discussions where multiple options are evaluated. It is common in projects, policy planning, technology assessments, and decision-making documents to reference “the alternatives” under consideration. While alternatívach is precise in formal writing, speakers may also use other case forms of alternatíva in different syntactic contexts, such as nominative alternatívy or genitive alternatív.

Examples:

- V alternatívach projektu sú tri riešenia, z ktorých sa vyberie najvhodnejšie.

- Diskusia o alternatívach energetického mixu pre región sa sústreďuje na environmentálne a ekonomické dopady alternatívach.

See also: alternatíva, Slovenská gramatika, lokál (slovenský pád).

Note: This entry describes a grammatical form rather than a distinct concept or organization.