Modni

Modni is an adjective used in several Slavic languages to denote fashion-related or stylish things. It is found in Polish, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian, with endings that reflect gender and number. The underlying idea is connected to moda or móda, the word for fashion in these languages, itself derived from older European fashion terms.

Etymology and form vary by language. In many languages the root is moda/móda, with the suffixes adapting to grammatical gender and number. As a result, different languages use distinct spellings and inflections, such as modni in some South Slavic varieties, módní in Czech, or módny in Slovak.

Polish usage centers on distinct gendered forms. Modny means fashionable in the masculine singular, while modni refers to masculine personal plural. Feminine and neuter forms are modna and modne, respectively. Examples include modny garnitur (fashionable suit) and modni ludzie (fashionable people).

In Czech and Slovak, the widely used forms are módní (Czech) and módny (Slovak), both meaning fashion-related. Phrases include módní průmysl (fashion industry) in Czech and módny priemysel in Slovak. The general sense is similar: describing trends, garments, or events connected to fashion.

In Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian, modni functions as a masculine singular adjective, with feminine modna and neuter modno. Common phrases include modni trend (fashion trend) and modna odjeća (fashionable clothing). Slovenian also uses modni, with corresponding feminine and neuter forms modna and modno.

Overall, modni and its variants convey fashion-related meaning, with spelling and endings tailored to each language’s grammar. See also fashion or moda for broader context.