kolektívnym

Kolektívnym is the instrumental singular form of the Slovak adjective kolektívny, meaning collective. It is used to describe actions, decisions, or processes carried out by a group or organization, or to express the manner in which something is done collectively.

Etymology and grammatical notes: the word kolektívny comes from the noun kolektív, meaning a group or collective, which in turn traces back to the root for “collect.” In Slovak grammar, kolektívnym is the instrumental singular form (masculine/neuter). The feminine form is kolektívnou, and the plural instrumental forms are kolektívnymi. The usage is typical in formal, administrative, or descriptive contexts to indicate that the subject acts as a unit.

Usage and examples: kolektívnym is commonly found in phrases that specify manner or authority. Examples include: Pracovali kolektívnym spôsobom (They worked in a collective manner). Rozhodnutie bolo prijaté kolektívnym zoskupením členov (The decision was adopted by the collective group of members). In legal or organizational language, one may encounter phrases such as kolektívnym rozhodnutím or kolektívnym vedením to describe actions taken by the group rather than by individuals.

Relation to related terms: kolektívny describes the attribute “collective,” while kolektívnym specifies the instrumental case in the sentence. It contrasts with individuálny (individual) when discussing methods, decisions, or actions to emphasize group involvement and shared responsibility.

See also: kolektívny, kolektívne právo, kolektívne rozhodovanie, Slovak grammar notes on instrumental case.