Proszkiem

Proszkiem is the instrumental singular form of the Polish noun proszek, which means "powder." As a grammatical form, proszkiem is used to indicate the means, instrument, accompaniment or manner of an action, typically translated into English as "with powder" or "by powder."

In everyday Polish, proszkiem appears in contexts referring to physical powders used in cooking (e.g., baking powder), cleaning (e.g., washing powder), cosmetics (e.g., face powder) and various industrial applications. Example uses include sentences meaning "sprinkled with powder," "washed with powder," or "treated with powder." Its use follows regular Polish declension patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Beyond literal senses, proszkiem can appear in metaphorical or descriptive phrases where a powder-like substance is implied. It is not a standalone lemma in dictionaries but a grammatical variant of proszek; information about compounds, derivations and related vocabulary is therefore listed under proszek. Variants and diminutives of the base noun (such as proszeczek or proszki) follow the standard rules of Polish morphology.

As part of standard Polish grammar, recognition of proszkiem is important for correct sentence agreement and case governance with verbs and prepositions that require the instrumental case.