dôsledku

Dôsledku is the genitive singular form of the Slovak noun dôsledok, which means consequence, result, or outcome. In the fixed prepositional phrase v dôsledku, it expresses causation and can be translated as “as a result of” or “due to.” The construction is common in formal and written Slovak, including journalism, reports, and official documents.

Usage and nuances: v dôsledku introduces the cause of a subsequent event and is typically followed by a noun in the genitive that names the cause, for example v dôsledku pandémie, v dôsledku zlého počasia. It can also appear with toho: v dôsledku toho došlo k zmenám, meaning “as a result of that.” While it is a standard formal expression, it can be replaced by less formal equivalents such as kvôli, though kvôli carries a somewhat different register and tone.

Nomenclature and synonyms: dôsledok is a closely related noun meaning a general concept of consequence or result. Synonyms include následok; the two terms have overlapping meanings, with dôsledok often emphasizing a causal chain leading to an outcome, and následok sometimes highlighting the immediate result.

Etymology and cognates: dôsledok derives from Slavic roots related to following or ensuing. The Czech cognate is důsledek, and similar forms appear in neighboring languages, reflecting a shared concept of causation and effect.

Examples: V dôsledku dažďa bolo zrušené podujatie. V dôsledku hospodárskej krízy došlo k poklesu investícií. In English: “As a result of the rain, the event was canceled.” “As a result of the economic crisis, investments fell.” See also dôvod, následok.