Prowadz

Prowdz is the stem used to form the Polish verb prowadzić, which means to lead, conduct, or guide. The stem is prowadz-; it is not an independent dictionary word in standard Polish, but it serves as the base to which endings and prefixes attach to produce full verb forms and related words.

Grammatical role and usage

Prowadz- is part of a transitive, imperfective verb system. It participates in prefixation that modifies nuance or aspect. Common uses include everyday actions such as leading people, conducting activities, or running operations. The stem also appears in a range of derived forms that express participants, processes, and results related to leading.

Conjugation and derived forms (examples)

Present tense forms include: prowadzę, prowadzisz, prowadzi, prowadzimy, prowadzicie, prowadzą. The imperative forms are: prowadź (singular) and prowadźcie (plural). The present participle is prowadzący (masculine), used for a person who leads, and the passive past participle is prowadzony (led or conducted). The noun form denotes the act or process of leading as in prowadzenie (conduct, leading). The gerundial form is prowadząc (while leading).

Related and derived verbs

A common prefixed derivative is wprowadzić, meaning to introduce or bring in, which uses the same stem with the prefix w-. This demonstrates how prowadz- serves as a base for various nuanced actions within Polish morphology.

See also

- prowadzić

- prowadzenie

- prowadzący

- wprowadzić

Note

Prowdz, as a stand-alone entry, is not a separate lexical item in contemporary Polish; it is primarily recognized as the stem behind the verb prowadzić and its numerous derivatives.