Pokazowe

Pokazowe is a Polish adjective derived from the noun pokaz, meaning a show, display, or demonstration. The term is used to describe items, actions, or contexts that are intended for public presentation, inspection, or demonstration rather than for everyday use. It often appears in professional or commercial settings to mark something as a sample, exhibit, or model shown to potential buyers or observers.

In practice, you will encounter phrases such as samochód pokazowy (show car) or stoisko pokazowe (demonstration/exhibition booth). The sense can extend to a broader context of exhibition or presentation, for example in events, works displayed for review, or demonstrations of how a product works. The word can also carry a nuanced connotation of being intended to impress, sometimes with a sense of being more about appearance than practical use, depending on the context.

Morphology and usage notes: pokazowy is the base masculine form; the adjective inflects by noun gender and number, with forms such as pokazowa (feminine) and pokazowe (neuter or plural, depending on the noun). In standard writing, the primary sense is neutral—denoting display or demonstration—while the nuance of “showy” or “flashy” arises in more evaluative contexts.

Related terms include pokaz and demonstracja. The concept appears across sectors such as retail, automotive, fashion, and events, wherever products or ideas are presented for demonstration or public viewing.