Podrane

Podrane is a Polish adjective meaning torn or ripped, used to describe objects that have been damaged by tearing. It is formed from the verb podrzeć, to tear apart, and is commonly applied to everyday items such as clothing, paper, or fabric. In usage, podrane ubranie or podrane kartki are typical phrases, conveying visible damage.

Grammatical note: Podrane is a participial form that agrees with the noun it modifies. The exact ending changes according to the noun’s gender and number, so other forms of the participle appear in different contexts. In neuter singular contexts a form like podrane ubranie is typical, while other nouns may require different agreements.

Usage and nuance: Beyond its literal meaning, podrane can carry broader connotations of wear, neglect, or hardship. In literature, journalism, or descriptive writing, the term helps evoke scenes of poverty, rough conditions, or a sense of long use and damage. It can also function descriptively in everyday speech to indicate that an item has been torn or is no longer intact.

See also: torn, wear and tear, worn-out.