prísluné

Prísluný is an adjective used in Slovak and, less commonly, in Czech to describe something that receives a substantial amount of direct sunlight. It is typically applied to locations, surfaces, or orientations that are exposed to sun for most of the day, such as slopes, façades, or garden plots. The term conveys a sense of favorable sun exposure, which can influence climate, vegetation, and daylight in the described area.

Etymology and relation to other terms: Prísluný is linked to the Slavic word for sun, reflected in related forms such as slnečný (Slovak) or slunečný (Czech). The prefix and derivational patterns in Slavic languages give rise to regional or dialectal uses of prísluný to denote “sun-facing” or “sunny-side” attributes. Compared with more common adjectives, prísluný remains relatively rare in standard dictionaries and is more often found in geographic or horticultural writing.

Usage and examples: In geography and urban planning, prísluný describes a slope, plot, or facade that enjoys ample sunlight. In gardening or landscaping, designers may prefer prísluný locations for sun-loving plants. Examples: “Južný svah je prísluný a poskytuje dlhé obdobie slnečného osvetlenia.” “Pri výbere rastlín je výhodné zvoliť prísluné stanovište, ktoré podporuje fotosyntézu a zvyšuje výnosy.” The term is usually context-specific and can be substituted with slnečný or sun-facing in standard texts.

See also: slnečný, slnečná expozícia, orientácia svahu.