Skalowa

Skalowa is a Polish adjective used to describe features that are rocky or composed of rock. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective derived from skała, the Polish noun for rock. The corresponding forms for other genders are skalowy (masculine) and skalowe (neuter), and the word agrees with the noun it modifies.

In geology and geography, skalowa denotes landscapes, formations, or surfaces whose composition is predominantly rock. It is commonly found in descriptive phrases such as dolina skalowa (rocky valley) or powierzchnia skalowa (rocky surface). The term helps distinguish terrain types based on rock content rather than soil or vegetation.

In toponymy, Skalowa can appear as part of geographic names in Polish-speaking areas, signaling a rocky feature that influenced the naming. Such names may describe mountains, hills, valleys, or other formations where rock dominates the landscape. The exact usage and capitalization can vary regionally, and many place names around Poland employ related roots to convey similar meanings.

See also

Skała, Skałowy, Toponymy in Polish.