kový

Ková is a term that appears in Slavic linguistic contexts, most notably as a verb form in Slovak and as a root related to metalworking in several Slavic languages.

In Slovak, ková is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb kovať, which means to forge or to hammer into shape. As a verb form, it describes the action of forging, often in relation to metalworking or blacksmithing. The root kov- is tied to metal and the craft of shaping it.

Etymology and semantic field: The root kov- is common across related languages and is associated with metal, forging, and works made from metal. Related words appear in compounds such as kovový in Czech and Slovak, meaning metal or metallic, and in terms describing the craft or products of metalworking.

Onomastics and usage as a proper name: ková is not a widely established standalone surname in standard Czech or Slovak usage. In these languages, surnames originating from the metalworking trade typically derive from Kovář (blacksmith) or related forms, with the feminine forms often ending in -ová (for example, Kovářová). Therefore, ková is not commonly listed as a distinct surname in major name databases, though surname forms can vary by region and over time.

In cultural and linguistic context, ková should be interpreted according to the language data at hand, as it can function as a verb form in Slovak or as part of the broader metalworking lexicon in its Slavic family.

See also: kov, kovový, kovár, Kovář, Kovářová.