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
Nomenclature and synonyms: dôsledok is a closely related noun meaning a general concept of consequence or result.
Etymology and cognates: dôsledok derives from Slavic roots related to following or ensuing. The Czech cognate
Examples: V dôsledku dažďa bolo zrušené podujatie. V dôsledku hospodárskej krízy došlo k poklesu investícií. In