Prawdziwej

Prawdziwej is the feminine singular form of the Polish adjective prawdziwy, which means true, real, or genuine. It appears in several grammatical cases (genitive, dative, or locative) when describing a feminine noun in singular. For example, prawdziwej informacji means “true information” in genitive singular, prawdziwej miłości means “true love” in genitive singular, and o prawdziwej historii means “about a true story” in locative singular. In contrast, the masculine and neuter forms are prawdziwy (masculine) and prawdziwe (neuter), with different plural forms as well.

Etymology and related forms: prawdziwy derives from the noun prawda, meaning truth. The word shares cognates with other Slavic languages, such as Russian pravdivyy and Czech pravdivý, all tracing back to a common root connected with truth and correctness. The development reflects a typical Slavic pattern of forming adjectives that agree with the gender, number, and case of the nouns they modify.

Usage and nuance: prawdziwej is used to express authenticity or factual accuracy concerning a feminine noun. It appears across registers, from everyday speech to journalism and literature. Distinctions arise when contrasting with forms indicating falsity or uncertainty, such as nieprawdziwej (not true) or prawdziwy in masculine contexts. The form prawdziwej itself signals that the described entity is true or genuine for the feminine noun it accompanies.