Uwagi

Uwagi is a Polish noun in the plural form, meaning remarks, notes, or observations about a given material. In practice, the term is commonly used as the heading of a section in documents to collect additional explanations, objections, or suggestions. It appears in administrative forms, reports, academic papers, and official decisions to gather input from readers, reviewers, or respondents.

The word derives from the verb uważać or zwracać uwagę, meaning to pay attention or to consider. As a noun, uwaga refers to attention, caution, or a note, and uwagi collects those instances where attention is drawn to specific points or concerns.

Usage of uwagi varies by context. In administrative and legal documents, the Uwagi section is where commenters note problems, discrepancies, or recommendations. In academic writing, Uwagi can appear as final remarks, reviewer comments, or editorial notes. In questionnaires or forms, a field labeled Uwagi invites respondents to add remarks that do not fit predefined answers.

Nuances and alternatives: uwagi often imply evaluative or critical observations, including concerns or objections. Related terms include komentarze (comments) and notatki (notes); the latter is more neutral or informal. Distinctions depend on tone and purpose—uwagi tend to highlight noteworthy issues requiring attention, while komentarze may be broader and not always corrective.

Examples: W sekcji Uwagi zawarto zastrzeżenia dotyczące metodologii. Please add any Uwagi to this report. In the final report, the authors included Uwagi and recommendations for future work.