prevádzka

Prevádzka is a Slovak term with two primary meanings. In its broadest sense, it denotes the operation or functioning of a device, system, or process, and it also describes the place where such activity takes place—a business, workshop, factory, or service facility. The word is cognate with the Czech provoz and appears in similar contexts across Slovak-speaking settings.

Etymology: Prevádzka comes from the verb prevádzať (to operate, to run) with the nominal suffix -ka, yielding a noun that refers to the act of operating or the place where it occurs.

Usage: In technical contexts, prevádzka describes ongoing operation. Examples include prevádzka zariadenia (operation of equipment), stav prevádzky (operational status), or zostať vo prevádzke (to remain in operation). In business and service contexts, prevádzka can denote an establishment or site of activity, such as potravinová prevádzka (food retail operation) or prevádzka spoločnosti (the company’s operations). The person or entity responsible for running is the prevádzkovateľ (operator or manager), who bears duties related to safety, compliance, and maintenance.

Operating terms: Prevádzková doba means operating hours; phrases like prevádzka na plný výkon refer to operations at full capacity.

See also: Provoz (Czech), Prevádzkovateľ, Prevádzka zariadenia.