Gospodarze

Gospodarze is the plural form of the Polish noun gospodarz, which denotes a master of a house, host, or manager. The term covers several closely related meanings: a person who hosts a gathering or event (gospodarz domu), the owner or manager of a household or estate, and, in agricultural contexts, the proprietor or manager of a farm. The feminine counterpart is gospodyni, while gospodarze can refer to a mixed or male-dominated group of hosts or managers. The word derives from the root gospodar- linked to gospodarstwo, meaning a household, estate, or business, and to the verb gospodarzyć, meaning to manage or run.

In usage, gospodarz emphasizes responsibility and hospitality or authority depending on context. In urban speech, it commonly denotes the host of a party or event. In rural and agricultural contexts, it refers to the owner or manager of a farm or estate. In historical or literary textures, the term can evoke the figure of a household or estate master. The expression is generally neutral, though connotations can shift with context or tone.

Examples:

- Gospodarze domu zaprosili gości na kolację.

- Gospodarze gospodarstwa rolnego planują sezon i inwestycje.

- W dawnej Polsce gospodarz często był odpowiedzialny za zarząd majątkiem i dobrobyt rodziny.