Niktóre

Niktóre is a Polish word that translates to "some" or "certain" in English. It is a pronominal adjective or pronoun used to refer to an indefinite but specific number or quantity of things or people. The word "niktóre" is the neuter singular form of the indefinite pronoun "niektóry." It is used when referring to a noun that is neuter in gender, or when referring to a collective noun or concept that is considered neuter.

For example, in the sentence "Niktóre z tych książek są bardzo stare" (Some of these books are very old), "niktóre" refers to an unspecified subset of "książek" (books), which is a feminine noun. In this case, "niktóre" functions as a pronoun. However, if one were to say "Niktóre dzieci lubią lody" (Some children like ice cream), "niktóre" would act as an adjective modifying "dzieci" (children), which is a masculine personal noun. The form of "niktóre" changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it modifies or refers to.

The masculine singular form is "niektóry," the feminine singular is "niektóra," and the plural forms are "niektórzy" (masculine personal) and "niektóre" (non-masculine personal and neuter). "Niktóre" specifically indicates a selection or portion of a larger group or set, implying that not all of the items or individuals are being referred to. It is a common and versatile word in the Polish language.