This is the 155th most frequent Slovak word.
marca
"Marca" in Slovak means "March" (the month) in English.
Here 'marca' indicates a range within the month of March, referring to its latter days, using the genitive case for time expressions.
2. Prvý jarný deň je v druhej polovici marca.
The first day of spring is in the second half of March.
In this example, 'marca' references a 'mark' or 'trademark' (conceptually related to a brand or distinctive sign), showcasing its usage as a noun in a different context.
3. Tento výrobok je nová značka a má zvláštnu ochrannú pod značkou tejto marca.
This product is a new brand and has unique protection under this brand mark.
In this sentence, 'marca' is used to denote the specific day '1. marca', where it's in the genitive case to indicate the date.