platená

Platená is a Slovak adjective meaning “paid,” used to describe something that is compensated by payment or that requires payment. It is the feminine singular form of the past passive participle derived from the verb platiť (to pay). In sentences, platená agrees with feminine nouns, while masculine and neuter forms would be platený and platené, respectively, with additional endings changing for number and case.

Common usages include phrases such as platená dovolenka (paid vacation), platená práca (paid work), and platená služba (paid service). In predicative constructions, one might say: Táto služba je platená (This service is paid/paid for). The term frequently appears in human resources, contracts, and consumer information to indicate payment status rather than price or quantity.

Etymology and usage notes: platená derives from platiť, the standard verb for payment, and follows ordinary Slovak adjective-formation rules. It is typically employed to distinguish services, benefits, or labor that are compensated from those that are free of charge or unpaid (neplatená). In many contexts, platená functions as a descriptive label rather than a contractual clause, though it can appear in formal documents to clarify payment terms when paired with other details such as rates or eligibility.

See also: neplatená (unpaid), zadarmo (free of charge). The concept of payment status expressed by platená is common across Slovak-language communication, spanning everyday speech and formal documentation.