prípravný

Prípravné is a form of the adjective prípravný used in Slovak and Czech to mean “preparatory” or “intended to prepare.” It describes actions, periods, or elements that are connected with preparation for a forthcoming event, task, or process. The word appears in various domains, most commonly in education, law, sport, and project planning.

Etymology and form: The term derives from the noun príprava (preparation) with the adjectival suffix -ný. In Slovak and Czech, adjectives have gendered forms: masculine nominative singular prípravný, feminine prípravná, and neuter prípravné. The form prípravné is used with neuter nouns or in plural contexts, and also as a common adjective form in compound expressions.

Usage and examples: Common collocations include prípravné práce (preparatory works), prípravné cvičenia (preparatory exercises), prípravné obdobie (preparatory period), and prípravné konanie (preparatory proceedings) in legal contexts. In education or training, it can describe materials or activities designed to prepare students for a subsequent course or examination. In sport or music, prípravné tréningy or prípravné etapy may be used to denote preparatory stages leading up to competition or performance.

See also: Prípravný, the masculine form; prípravná, the feminine form; prípravné obdobie; prípravné konanie. The term is generally synonymous with “preparatory” in English and appears in formal, technical, and administrative language.

Notes: While widely understood in Slovak and Czech, translations and exact usage can vary by jurisdiction and context.