zdôrazova

Zdôrazova is not a separate, widely recognized lemma in standard Slovak dictionaries. In linguistic descriptions, it is sometimes mentioned as a nonstandard or dialectal form derived from the verb zdôrazovať, which means to emphasize or to highlight. Because it does not appear as an entry in authoritative lexicons, zdôrazova is generally treated as a morphological variant rather than a standalone verb form in contemporary usage.

Etymology and morphology

The term is linked to the root dôraz meaning emphasis, with the prefix z- adding a sense of intensification. The standard infinitive is zdôrazovať, and the related perfective form is zdôrazniť. In regular conjugation, the present tense peaks are for example zdôrazňujem, zdôrazňuje, and so on. Forms like zdôrazova may be encountered in dialectal texts, historical materials, or as part of analytical discussions illustrating how prefixes and stems interact in Slovak verb morphology. They are not used as the accepted base form in contemporary standard Slovak.

Usage and context

Because zdôrazova is not a listed lemma, it does not appear in modern language references as a freely usable form. When encountered, it is typically interpreted as a nonstandard variant or as a morphemic stem used in linguistic analysis rather than as a distinct, freely conjugated verb form in everyday Slovak.

See also

zdôrazovať, zdôrazniť, dôraz, Slovník spisovného jazyka slovenského (SSJS)

Notes

For authoritative usage, refer to standard Slovak grammars and dictionaries. If zdôrazova appears in a specific text, consider whether it is a dialectal variant, a typographical variant, or a misreading of zdôrazovať.