dôvodom

Dôvodom is a Slovak word that translates to "reason" or "cause" in English. It is a masculine noun and is used in various contexts to explain the underlying motivation or origin of an event, action, or phenomenon. The genitive case of dôvod is dôvodu, and the plural is dôvody.

In everyday conversation, dôvodom is frequently used to ask "why" something happened or to state the explanation. For example, one might ask "Aký bol dôvod?" meaning "What was the reason?". Conversely, one could respond with "Dôvodom bola únava" which translates to "The reason was tiredness."

The word can also refer to a justification or an argument. In legal or formal settings, a dôvodom might be presented to support a claim or a decision. Understanding dôvodom is fundamental to comprehending the rationale behind statements and occurrences in the Slovak language. Its versatility makes it a common and essential part of the Slovak vocabulary.