Končistá

Končistá is a Slovak word meaning "pointed" or "conical." It is most commonly used as a geographical name, specifically referring to a mountain peak or summit with a sharp, pointed shape.

The term is frequently encountered in the Tatra Mountains, a mountain range on the border of Poland and Slovakia. Many peaks in this region, known for their dramatic and jagged profiles, bear names incorporating "Končistá" or related terms like "Končistý vrch" (pointed peak).

The word is derived from the Slovak word "koniec," meaning "end" or "point," and reflects the characteristic sharp termination of the mountain's form. It is a descriptive term highlighting a readily observable feature of the landscape.

Therefore, when used as a proper noun, "Končistá" typically denotes a specific mountain, with the precise location and features varying depending on the context. The most well-known example is likely Veľká Končistá (Great Končistá), a prominent peak in the High Tatras.