Przypadkach

Przypadkach is the locative plural form of the Polish noun przypadek, which translates as “case,” “instance,” or “occurrence.” The locative case is used after certain prepositions to indicate location or topic, most often after w (in) and o (about). Consequently, phrases such as w przypadkach and o przypadkach are standard, meaning “in cases” and “about cases,” respectively. The singular locative form is przypadku, and the nominative plural is przypadki, while the genitive plural is przypadków.

The word przypadek covers several senses. In everyday language it denotes an instance or example and can refer to a situation or circumstance. In medical contexts, it can describe a specific patient or instance of a disease (przypadek choroby). In analytical or formal writing, it appears in expressions such as w wielu przypadkach (“in many cases”) or w większości przypadków (“in most cases”) to discuss typical or exceptional circumstances.

Grammatical notes are helpful for learners. Besides the locative plural przypadkach, the other forms include victor: przypadek (singular nominative and accusative), przypadku (singular genitive), przypadkowi (singular dative), przypadkiem (singular instrumental). The term is widely used across domains, from everyday speech to professional and academic prose, with its meaning shaped by context—ranging from a concrete event to a hypothetical or representative instance.

See also: przypadek (singular and other cases), przypadki (nominal plural).