Efektownego

Efektownego is the genitive singular masculine form of the Polish adjective efektowny. The base adjective translates roughly as “spectacular, showy, striking” and is used to describe things, performances, or styles that are visually impressive or designed to produce a strong effect. The term can carry a positive nuance of admiration or a pejorative nuance of ostentation, depending on context.

Etymology and meaning

Efektowny is formed from the noun efekt (effect) with the suffix -owny, a common productive pattern in Polish for creating adjectives meaning “having the quality of.” Efektownego, therefore, marks possession or association with a striking effect when the noun it modifies is masculine singular and in genitive case, or masculine animate in accusative.

Usage and forms

Efektownego is used where the adjective describes a masculine singular noun in genitive or (for animate nouns) accusative. Other forms of efektowny follow standard Polish adjective declension:

- Masculine singular: nom efektowny; gen/acc animate efektownego; acc inanimate efektowny

- Feminine singular: nom efektowna; gen/dat efektownej; acc efektowną

- Neuter singular: nom/acc efektowne; gen efektownego

- Plural forms vary by gender and case, as with other adjectives.

Examples

- efektownego światła (of impressive light)

- efektownej oprawy scenicznej (of striking stage lighting)

Related terms

- efektowny: base form meaning “spectacular” or “showy”

- okazały: a synonym with a somewhat more formal register

- stylowy: another related term emphasizing style

Notes

Efektownego appears primarily in written Polish when a specific grammatical form is required (genitive masculine singular or accusative animate masculine). In everyday speech, speakers typically use the base form efektowny and adjust the ending as needed.