Religijnym

Religijnym is the instrumental singular masculine form of the Polish adjective religijny, meaning religious. It is used to modify masculine nouns in the instrumental case, typically to express manner, means, or accompaniment. Common examples include z religijnym przekonaniem (with religious conviction) and w religijnym kontekście (in a religious context). The form is part of standard Polish grammar and appears in both formal writing and everyday language.

Etymology and morphology: The adjective religijny derives from the noun religia (religion) with the suffix -ny, forming an adjective that denotes relating to or connected with. The instrumental singular masculine ending -nym is a standard inflection for Polish adjectives in that gender and case. The feminine and neuter forms, as well as plural forms, follow the regular Polish adjective declension patterns.

Usage notes: In discussions of religious topics, religijny and its inflected forms are used to describe texts, organizations, practices, or ideas by their religious nature, rather than to identify a person’s faith. The term functions across academic, journalistic, and cultural contexts.

Related terms: religia, religijny (the base form), Polish adjective declension patterns, religious studies in Polish. See also broader concepts of religion-related terminology in Polish grammar.