strokovni

Strokovni is an adjective in Slovenian that denotes relation to a profession, a field of expertise, or to specialized knowledge and standards. It is used to describe people, education, and practices that require or reflect professional competence, rather than general or broad applicability. In everyday usage, it appears in phrases such as strokovni delavci (professional workers), strokovne smernice (professional guidelines), or strokovni standard (professional standard).

Etymology and forms: Strokovni derives from the noun or concept of strok, meaning a branch or field of knowledge, profession, or expertise. Related forms include strokovnost (expertise) and strokovnjak (expert). The adjective agrees with the noun in gender and number: strokovni (masculine singular nominative), strokovna (feminine), strokovno (neuter). In plural, forms vary by gender, as with other Slovenian adjectives. The adverbial form is strokovno, meaning “professionally” or “expertly.”

Usage context: The term commonly appears in education and labor contexts to distinguish specialized or vocational aspects from general training. Examples include strokovno izobraževanje (vocational or specialized education), strokovna pomoč (expert assistance), and strokovni delavci (professionals in a field). It can also describe technical or discipline-specific terms and requirements, such as strokovne zahteve or strokovne terminologije.

See also: strokovnjak, strokovnost, poklic, tehnični, specializacija.