Podziwem

Podziwem is a Polish noun in the instrumental case meaning the feeling of admiration, respect, or astonishment directed toward someone or something. It is derived from the verb podziwiać (to admire) and is closely related to the noun podziw (admiration, astonishment). In use, it often appears in phrases such as z podziwem (with admiration) to express the manner in which someone perceives an action, person, or achievement.

In grammar, podziwem is typically employed with prepositions that govern the instrumental case, most commonly after the preposition z to indicate the attitude with which something is viewed. It can also appear in combination with verbs of perception or evaluation to convey the observer’s affective stance. The instrumental form emphasizes the manner or attitude rather than serving as the direct object of admiration.

Examples of usage include: "Patrzył na nią z podziwem." (He looked at her with admiration.) "Oglądaliśmy wystawę z podziwem dla kunsztu artystów." (We watched the exhibition with admiration for the artists’ craft.) The related expression "okazać podziw" means to show or express admiration and uses the accusative form podziw rather than podziwem. Podziwem also contrasts with related terms such as podziw, podziwiać and zachwyt, which cover related nuances like astonishment or wider awe.