Wskaza

Wskaza is a Polish noun that denotes an indicator, sign, or pointer. It is relatively rare in contemporary usage and is mostly found in historical texts or regional linguistic registers. The term is derived from the verb wskazać, meaning to point out or indicate.

In philology and lexicography, wskaza may appear as a direct noun form for indicating a pointing gesture or marker. In cartography or navigation, it can refer to a sign or marker on a map or trail that directs attention to a location or feature. In everyday Polish, more common words for these notions are wskazanie, wskazówka, and wskaźnik.

In modern Polish, wskaza is considered archaic or specialized; when encountered, it usually denotes a sign or marker rather than an abstract concept of guidance. It can appear in formal descriptions or discussions of historical language.

See also: wskazanie, wskazówka, wskaźnik, wskazywać.