Typowa

Typowa is the feminine singular form of the Polish adjective typowy, meaning “typical” or “characteristic.” It is used to describe feminine nouns and agrees with them in gender and number. For example, typowa kobieta (a typical woman), typowa sytuacja (a typical situation). The masculine and neuter forms are typowy and typowe, respectively, and the plural forms follow Polish agreement patterns.

Etymology and form: typowa derives from typ with the Polish adjectival suffix -owy, which builds adjectives meaning “pertaining to a type.” The root typ- traces back to the Latin typus via German Typ, reflecting a common European linguistic lineage for words related to type or pattern. As an adjective, typowa declines like other Polish adjectives and changes form to match the noun it describes (gender, number, and case).

Usage and nuances: typowa expresses something that is ordinary, usual, or representative of a type. It can describe objects, events, or traits, and it can carry neutral, descriptive meaning as well as evaluative nuance depending on context. In formal writing, it often stands for a straightforward characteristic; in everyday speech, it can also convey a stereotype or cliché when paired with certain nouns (for example, typowa cecha charakterystyczna tej grupy).

See also: typowy, typowo, typologia. Typowa is commonly encountered in Polish prose and dialogue, especially when comparing instances to a broader category or pattern.