nastavenie

Nastavenie is a Slovak noun meaning an arrangement, configuration, or setting. It denotes the parameters that determine how something operates, whether a device, software, system, or mechanical process. The term is formed from the verb nastaviť (to set, adjust) and is used in both technical and everyday language. In computing and electronics, nastavenie refers to the options and parameters that control behavior, appearance, privacy, and performance.

In technology, nastavenie is typically accessed through a Settings or Preferences menu. Interfaces commonly use the heading or label Nastavenia, with singular Nastavenie appearing in contexts describing a single option (for example, nastavenie jazyka or nastavenie času). Common examples include nastavenie hlasitosti (volume setting), nastavenie jazyka (language setting), nastavenie času (time setting), and nastavenie siete (network configuration). Settings may have default values and can often be reset to their default state.

Beyond digital use, nastavenie can also describe physical or mechanical adjustments, such as nastavenie polohy, nastavenie tlaku, or nastavenie napätia in engineering and instrumentation. In practice, good nastavenie improves usability, performance, and reliability, while inappropriate settings can lead to reduced functionality or adverse outcomes.

See also: configuration, preferences, options. The term is standard in Slovak-language technical writing and user interfaces, and is widely understood in both consumer and professional contexts.