Strojach

Strojach is the locative plural form of the Polish noun strój, meaning outfit, attire, or clothing. It is used with prepositions such as w (in) and na (on) to describe the clothing that people are wearing or the dress code for a given occasion. For example, w strojach galowych means in ceremonial outfits, and na balu w strojach wieczorowych refers to wearing evening dress at a ball.

Grammatically, strojach is the plural locative form of strój. The base noun strój has a standard plural form stroje, but when considered in phrases governed by prepositions that express location or state, the locative plural strojach is used. This distinction is part of the broader Polish system of cases and numbers that govern noun inflection.

In usage, strojach tends to occur in contexts describing clothing, costumes, or uniformed appearances rather than abstract notions of style. It appears in event programmes, journalism, fashion descriptions, and everyday speech when specifying what clothes a group or individual is wearing. Typical collocations include references to school uniforms (w strojach szkolnych) or ceremonial attire (w strojach galowych), among others.

Etymology and related forms: strojach derives from the Polish noun strój, which denotes clothing or costume. The form is related to the verb stroić, meaning to adorn or arrange, reflecting an historical link between dressing and decoration.