Poprawna

Poprawna is the feminine form of the Polish adjective poprawny, meaning "correct," "proper," or "appropriate." It is derived from the verb poprawić, “to correct” or “to improve.” As a modifier, poprawna agrees with feminine nouns in gender and case, and it appears in everyday language to indicate conformity with a standard or expectation.

In usage, poprawna describes something that is right or suitable for its context. Examples include "poprawna odpowiedź" (the correct answer) and "poprawna data" (the correct date). The form declines through cases: poprawnej odpowiedzi (genitive), poprawną odpowiedź (accusative), and so on, following standard Polish adjective declension. The adverbial form is poprawnie, meaning "correctly" or "properly."

Poprawna is often compared with prawidłowy, another common Polish word for "correct" or "proper." While prawidłowy is widely used in formal and technical contexts, poprawny and its feminine form, poprawna, emphasize correctness relative to a standard, rule, or expectation. The negative form is niepoprawna, meaning "incorrect" or "improper."

Beyond grammar, Poprawna can appear in discussions of language, education, documentation, and quality control when describing feminine-noun phrases that must meet certain standards. It is primarily a descriptive, linguistic term rather than a fixed name or title. See also: poprawny, prawidłowy, poprawnie, niepoprawny.