pôvodnom

Pôvodnom is the locative singular form of the Slovak adjective pôvodný, meaning original or genuine. The adjective pôvodný derives from pôvod, meaning origin or source, and is used to describe something as original or prior in time or form. In Slovak grammar, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case; the locative singular form for masculine and neuter is pôvodnom, used after prepositions that govern the locative case, such as v or o.

Usage of pôvodnom is typical in contexts referring to something in its original form, wording, or condition. Common phrases include v pôvodnom znení (in the original wording), v pôvodnom stave (in the original condition), and pôvodný text (original text). The distinction between pôvodný and originálny is subtle: pôvodný emphasizes origin or genuineness, while originálny can convey a sense of originality or uniqueness, especially in creative contexts.

Examples:

Text bol predložený v pôvodnom znení.

Kniha zostala v pôvodnom stave.

Dokument bol zverejnený v pôvodnom jazyku.

Notes:

As a general rule, pôvodnom functions as a case form rather than a separate lexical item; it cannot stand alone outside a prepositional phrase without a governing noun. Understanding its use helps in precise references to original content, states, or wording in Slovak texts.