pohlavního

Pohlavného is not a standalone term but the genitive singular form of the Slovak adjective pohlavný, which means “sexual,” “reproductive,” or “relating to sex or gender.” It is used to modify a noun in the genitive case, as in phrases that express a relationship to the noun rather than a simple attribute.

Etymology and morphology: The adjective pohlavný is derived from the noun pohlavie, meaning sex or gender. In Slovak, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. Therefore, the masculine and neuter genitive singular form is pohlavného, while the feminine genitive singular is pohlavnej. The plural genitive form is pohlavných, used with plural nouns in the genitive.

Usage: Pohlavného appears most commonly in formal or technical language, especially in medical, legal, or educational contexts. It typically precedes a noun in the genitive (for example, pohlavného styku meaning “of sexual intercourse” and pohlavného zdravia meaning “of sexual health”). It is part of standard grammar and should be chosen to match the gender and number of the noun it modifies.

See also: pohlavný, pohlavie, sexual health, gender and sex terminology.

Note: Feminine genitive singular forms of the adjective are pohlavnej; masculine and neuter genitive singular forms are pohlavného; plural genitive is pohlavných. As with other adjectives in Slovak, the exact form depends on the noun it accompanies.