Rozbite

Rozbite is a Polish adjective and past participle derived from the verb rozbić, meaning to break, smash, or shatter. It describes objects that have been broken into pieces or damaged. In common usage it refers to fragile items such as szkło (glass), naczynia (dishes), or okna (windows), with typical phrases including rozbite szkło, rozbite naczynia, or okna są rozbite.

Grammatical forms: the participle has three basic gender-number forms: rozbity (masculine singular), rozbita (feminine singular), and rozbite (neuter singular) as well as plural. In sentences it agrees with the noun: stół jest rozbity; lampa jest rozbita; okno jest rozbite; okna są rozbite; naczynia są rozbite.

Metaphorical use: rozbite can describe non-literal damage, such as rozbite marzenia (broken dreams) or rozbite serce (a broken heart). The term can convey a sense of ruin, failure, or emotional impact depending on context.

Etymology and notes: the word is formed with the prefix roz- added to the verb rozbić, indicating dispersal, destruction, or breaking into pieces. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Polish.

See also: Polish language, adjective forms, rozbić.