Skryty

Skryty is an adjective in the Polish language meaning hidden, concealed, or not openly displayed. It is used to describe objects, information, actions, or people whose thoughts or motives are not immediately visible. The sense can cover physical concealment as well as figurative discretion, such as a reserved or secretive demeanor.

Etymology and usage. Skryty derives from the verb skryć, meaning to hide or conceal, and is related to broader Slavic roots concerned with concealment. In modern Polish, skryty can describe a range of phenomena: a skryty plan (a hidden plan), skryta informacja (concealed information), or a skryty charakter (a discreet or reticent personality). The term is commonly contrasted with tajny (secret, often with an official or formal connotation), ukryty (hidden in a general or physical sense), and jawny (open, obvious).

Grammar. The word declines like a standard Polish adjective: skryty (masculine singular), skryta (feminine singular), skryte (neuter singular). Plural forms exist for each gender. An adverbial form is skrycie, meaning secretly.

Nuance and register. Skryty conveys intentional concealment or restraint, rather than mere lack of visibility. It is frequently used in literature, journalism, and everyday language to denote discretion, mystery, or private motives without implying official secrecy.

See also. tajny, ukryty, jawny, skrytość, introwertyzm.

References. Polish dictionaries and language references describe skryty as the standard term for hidden or secretive qualities, with typical examples found in Polish language resources.