tajomstva

Tajomstva is the plural form of tajomstvo in Slovak, meaning secrets or mysteries. It can denote information kept hidden, matters not disclosed to the public, or puzzles of unknown nature. In everyday use, it covers personal secrets, confidential information, and enigmatic topics in storytelling.

Etymology: The word derives from tajomstvo, itself from tajomný “secretive” and the root taj- meaning hidden. Cognates exist in other Slavic languages: Czech tajemství, Polish tajemnica, Russian тайна (tajna). In Slovak, related terms include tajomný, tajnosť (secrecy).

Usage: widely used in daily speech and formal language. In law and business, obchodné tajomstvo refers to a trade secret; in privacy contexts dôverné tajomstvo means confidential information. In media and literature, the term appears in discussions about unresolved issues or mysteries.

In culture, secrets feature in folklore, proverbs, and moral tales; keeping or revealing secrets is a common theme in Slovak storytelling.