priechod

Priechod is a noun in Slovak and, less commonly, in Czech, meaning "crossing" or "passage." It denotes a point or feature that allows one to go from one side to the other, such as a river ford, a bridge, a border crossing, or a road crossing. The term is used in geographic descriptions and in transport terminology to name or describe crossing facilities and routes. In modern usage, it appears in compounds and phrases such as vodný priechod (water crossing), železničný priechod or železničný priechod cez trať (railway crossing), and peší priechod (pedestrian crossing). The word is derived from Slavic roots meaning "to go across" and is cognate with related forms in other languages, such as Czech průchod and Polish przejście.

Priechod is also encountered as a toponymic element in Slovak- and Czech-speaking regions, typically indicating a historical or geographical crossing point near the location. As a place-name component, it may feature in the names of settlements or rural localities, reflecting the historical importance of crossings in those areas.

In linguistic context, priechod contrasts with shorter prechod, which is the more common term for a crossing in everyday Slovak. The usage and form vary by language and region, but the concept of crossing or passage remains central.