Nazwaniem

Nazwaniem is a Polish linguistic term referring to the instrumental singular form of the noun nazwanie, which denotes the act of naming or designation. The word derives from the verb nazywać/nazwać (to name, to designate) with the derivational suffix -enie, yielding nazwanie as the noun meaning “the act of naming.” nazwaniem, in turn, is the instrumental case form used in contexts that require this grammatical case.

In grammar, nazwaniem is connected with the broader family of terms related to naming and designation. It stands apart from nazwa, which means the name itself, and from nazwanie, which also denotes the act of naming but is used in different syntactic situations. The instrumental form nazwaniem is relatively uncommon in everyday speech and appears most often in linguistic description, grammar references, or specialized formal writing.

Usage and nuances: nazwanie is the more common noun for the act of naming, while nazwaniem functions as a specific grammatical form used in certain constructions or textual styles. In standard language, speakers typically resort to nazwanie or paraphrasing with phrases like nadanie nazwy (to give a name) or designation by title, depending on the context.

Etymology and related terms: nazwanie comes from the verb nazywać/nazwać, via the nominalizing suffix -enie. Related terms include nazwa (name) and nadanie nazwy (the act of giving a name). The distinction among these forms reflects Polish nominalization and case markings rather than separate, independent concepts of naming.