Czytelniku
Czytelniku is the vocative singular form of the Polish noun czytelnik, which means reader. It is used to address the reader directly, typically at the beginning of a text, in editorial notes, or within essays and literary works. The term helps create a direct, conversational link between the author and the audience and is common in journalism, literature, and instructional writing.
Grammatical and etymological notes: czytelnik is a masculine noun formed from czytać (to read) with the agentive
Usage and nuance: Drogi Czytelniku or Czytelniku, often appears as a direct address to engage the audience,
See also: Polish language, vocative case, direct address in literature, reader-address forms, czytelnik.