význammi

Význammi is the instrumental plural form of the Slovak noun význam, which means “meaning,” “sense,” or “significance.” It is used in contexts where the noun is in the instrumental case and refers to multiple meanings.

In Slovak grammar, význam is a masculine inanimate noun. Its instrumental plural form is význammi, while the nominative plural is významy and the genitive plural is významov. The -mi ending is typical for instrumental plural of masculine inanimate nouns in Slovak.

The form appears mainly in linguistic descriptions, grammar references, and dictionaries, rather than in everyday speech. It is used when the instrumentality of the noun is being discussed, for example in analyses of how meanings are conveyed or contrasted in different contexts.

Etymology: význam derives from Proto-Slavic *významъ, with cognates across Slavic languages. The instrumental plural form význammi reflects regular Slavic noun inflection patterns for masculine inanimate nouns.

In broader linguistic use, význam covers semantic content and significance. The instrumental plural význammi is primarily a grammatical form noted in descriptive grammar and lexicography, and is encountered mainly in formal or academic contexts rather than colloquial conversation.