obecnom

Obecnom is a grammatical form rather than a standalone word. It is the locative singular form of the adjective obecný, used in Czech and Slovak to express general, common, or public in relation to a noun. The non-diacritic form obecnom appears in texts where diacritics are omitted; the diacritic-rich equivalents are obecném in Czech and obecnom in Slovak.

Etymology and meaning

The adjective obecný derives from the noun obec (city, municipality, or community) and carries senses such as general, universal, or public. In legal, policy, and formal language, obecný can convey things that pertain to the general public or to general principles, rather than to a specific entity.

Usage and examples

In Slovak, obecnom is used after prepositions like v to denote the public or general interest: example phrases include v obecnom záujme (in the public/general interest). In Czech, the corresponding form obecném is used with the same meaning in phrases such as v obecném zájmu (in the general interest). While the sense can be close to “general,” the exact nuance can depend on context and language.

Notes

- Obecnom is not a noun; it is a declined form of obecný used with masculine/neuter nouns in locative positions.

- The term frequently appears in formal writing, legal texts, and policy discussions, where distinctions between general/public and specific matters matter.

See also

Obecný, obce, and related Slovak and Czech legal vocabulary.