prísne

Prísne is a Slovak adverb derived from the adjective prísny, meaning "strict, tight, severe" or "strictly". It is commonly used to indicate that something is done with strict adherence to rules, standards or procedures. For example, the phrase "prísne podľa zákona" means "strictly according to the law". In everyday usage, prísne can modify verbs, adjectives or nouns, often to emphasize rigidity or the absence of leeway. It is equivalent to the English adverb "strictly" or "rigidly". Historically, the root prísny comes from the Old Slavic *prisyǫ, relating to limitation or confinement. Prísne appears in Czech, Polish (ściśle) and other Slavic languages with similar meanings. In text and speech, it frequently appears in legal, administrative, or academic contexts to underscore compliance. In colloquial Slovak, it may express discouragement of deviation: "prísne nechceme chyby" (we strictly do not want mistakes). The adverb is a useful modifier in formal writing and public statements where precise compliance is crucial. It reflects the culture of careful adherence to regulations that characterises many Central European bureaucratic systems.