jednorázovému

Jednorázovému is the dative singular form of the Czech and Slovak adjective jednorázový, meaning disposable or intended for single use. The word is used to describe items, materials, or procedures designed to be used once and then discarded, rather than reused.

Usage and contexts: In industry, commerce, and regulatory texts, jednorázový describes packaging, medical supplies, laboratory equipment, dining ware, and other products marketed as single-use. The term helps distinguish single-use items from durable goods and is common in product labeling, guidance documents, and descriptions of workflows or procedures that are not intended for repeated use. In neutral language, jednorázový and its inflected forms appear across texts in Czech and Slovak.

Forms and grammar: As an adjective, jednorázový changes its ending to agree with the noun’s gender, number, and case. Jednorázovému is the dative singular form used when the modified noun is in the dative case. Other forms include jednorázový (nominative masculine), jednorázová (feminine), and jednorázové (neuter or plural, depending on case).

Related terms and translations: The concept is commonly translated as disposable or single-use in English. Related phrases include jednorázové balení (single-use packaging) and jednorázový výrobek (single-use product). The term contrasts with reusable or durable alternatives.

See also: disposable, single-use, jednorázový.