Z webovej poradne
From the Web Advisory

Summary/Abstract: The document brings questions from the public and answers from Ľ. Štúr Institute of Linguistics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences on several topics as: the the use of outdated physical and technical unit names in professional texts, such as "konská sila" or use of phrases such as "pri postel´" Emphasizing that while some older units are still in common use and recognized in current dictionaries, they are not permitted in official documents like textbooks and technical standards. It clarifies the correct usage of prepositions in Slovak language, particularly in relation to placement and time, and addresses the declension of certain proper nouns and geographical names, providing guidance on the correct forms in various contexts. Additionally, the text explains the etymology and proper usage of certain Slovak words, including those borrowed from other languages, and offers advice on the correct spelling and declension of words in both singular and plural forms. Keywords: **unit names**; **prepositions**; **declension**; **etymology**

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