prohlasovala

Prohlasovala is a Slovak verb form, specifically the feminine singular past tense of the verb prohlasovať, meaning to declare or proclaim. It is used when the subject of the sentence is a female and refers to a completed act of declaring or announcing something.

Etymology and related forms:

The word is derived from the prefix pro- combined with a root related to speaking or announcing. The base verb prohlasovať has masculine and feminine past forms (for example, prohlasoval for a male subject and prohlasovala for a female subject), and it is related to Czech prohlásit, which conveys a similar meaning. Other related forms include prohlasujem (I declare) and prohlasovali (they declared).

Grammar and usage:

Prohlasovala functions as a finite verb form in the past tense and agrees with a feminine subject. It is commonly found in news reports, political statements, and formal declarations where a woman is the speaker or the subject. In narrative or reportorial contexts, it often introduces what someone stated or announced publicly.

Context and nuance:

The nuance of prohlasovať centers on an explicit public declaration or proclamation. It does not inherently convey the content of the declaration; that is provided in the clause that follows (for example, what was declared and under what terms or conditions).

Examples:

- Prezidentka prohlasovala nezávislosť organizácie. (The president declared the organization's independence.)

- Predsedníčka prohlasovala, že plán vstúpi do platnosti zajtra. (The chairwoman proclaimed that the plan will take effect tomorrow.)

Note:

In Czech, the equivalent past feminine form is prohlásila. The two languages share a common Slavic heritage, but spelling and usage differ between Slovak and Czech.