zodpovední

Zodpovednú is the feminine singular accusative form of the Slovak adjective zodpovedný, meaning responsible, reliable, or accountable. It is used to modify feminine nouns in the accusative case, for example: Potrebujeme zodpovednú osobu pre túto úlohu. Zodpovednú správu vypracovala komisia.

Etymology and related forms: The adjective zodpovedný comes from the verb zodpovedať (to answer or to be responsible) and is linked to the noun zodpovednosť (responsibility). The feminine nominative form is zodpovedná, the feminine accusative is zodpovednú, while masculine forms include zodpovedný (nominative) and zodpovedného (genitive). The neuter and plural forms follow standard Slovak agreement patterns.

Usage: In Slovak, zodpovedný describes a person or action that shows responsibility or accountability. It can refer to taking responsibility for something (byť zodpovedný za niečo) or to being trustworthy and reliable. The form zodpovednú specifically appears when the feminine noun functioning as the direct object is in the accusative case. In predicate position, the feminine form zodpovedná is used (Tá žena je zodpovedná). Collocations often include zodpovednú osobu, zodpovednú prácu, or zodpovedná politika.

Translation: The word translates to responsible or accountable in English. Related terms include zodpovednosť (responsibility) and zodpovedný (masculine form). The adjective is common in formal and informal Slovak, especially in contexts emphasizing duty, ethics, and reliability.

See also: zodpovednosť, zodpovedný, spoľahlivosť.