Spokojny

Spokojny is a Polish adjective meaning calm, peaceful, or tranquil. It describes a person’s temperament, a place with little noise or activity, or a time characterized by quietness. The basic forms are spokojny (masculine), spokojna (feminine), and spokojne (neuter). In plural, the endings follow standard Polish adjective declension, for example spokojni for masculine personal nouns and spokojne for non-masculine or neuter plurals. Polish adjectives agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.

Spokojny is derived from spokój, meaning peace or quiet, and is related to the noun spokój, as well as the adverb spokojnie (calmly, peacefully). The word appears in phrases such as spokojny człowiek (a calm person), spokojny sen (peaceful sleep), spokojna okolica (a quiet area), and spokojny wieczór (a calm evening).

Usage notes are important for nuance. Spokojny emphasizes the absence of disturbance or agitation rather than overt happiness. It can describe ordinary life, environments, or moods, and is common in everyday speech, journalism, and literature. Adverbs built from the same root, such as spokojnie, are used to describe actions performed in a calm manner—for example, mówić spokojnie (speak calmly) or pracować spokojnie (work quietly).