príbuzných

The term "príbuzných" is the plural genitive or accusative form of the Slovak word "príbuzný," which refers to a relative or a person related by blood or marriage. In everyday Slovak, it can mean "relatives" as a collective noun. For example, "Mám veľa príbuzných v rôznych krajinách" translates as "I have many relatives in various countries."

Grammatically, "príbuzný" is a masculine noun that can also function as an adjective meaning "related" or "connected." The adjective form agrees with the noun it modifies: "príbuzné väzby" meaning "relational ties." The genitive plural "príbuzných" appears in contexts where possession or association is indicated, such as "rodinných príbuzných" (family relatives).

Culturally, Slavic societies place a strong emphasis on kinship networks, and "príbuzní" often denote not only blood relations but also those with whom one shares extended familial duties and obligations. In legal contexts, the word appears in inheritance law, where the rights of "príbuzných" are enumerated.

Etymologically, the root comes from the Proto-Slavic *príbuzьny, meaning “pertaining to the family.” The word has been used in standard Slovak since the early modern period, and it remains a cornerstone term in discussions of family structure, genealogy, and social obligations.