potravinového

Potravinového is a Czech adjective meaning "food-related" or "of food". It is the genitive singular form of the adjective "potravinový", which describes something pertaining to food, foodstuffs, or provisions. This adjective is commonly used in various contexts within the Czech language, often appearing in compound nouns or phrases to specify the nature of something.

For instance, "potravinového průmyslu" translates to "food industry," referring to the sector involved in the production and processing of food. Similarly, "potravinového řetězce" means "food chain," which can refer to a series of events in the transfer of energy in an ecosystem or, more commonly, a retail business operating multiple food stores. The term "potravinového odpadu" denotes "food waste," the discarded food that is suitable for human consumption.

Understanding the genitive case is crucial for its correct usage. "Potravinového" signifies possession or relation to food. Its inflectional form changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. While "potravinový" is the masculine nominative singular form, "potravinového" is used when referring to the food-related aspect in a genitive context. The adjective's root, "potraviny," meaning "food" or "provisions," underlies its meaning.