Wskazano

Wskazano is a Polish verb form used to indicate that something has been pointed out or indicated, typically in formal or written contexts. It represents the passive past construction of the verb wskazać (to indicate, point out) and is commonly found in reports, press releases, and academic writing. The expression functions as a finite verb with an implied agent.

Morphology and function: wskazano is formed from the root wskaz- with the suffix -ano, yielding a neuter singular past passive form. It is used in impersonal or agentless constructions, where the doer of the action is not specified. The active equivalents are wskazał (masc.), wskazała (fem.), or wskazali (plural). In practice, wskazano often means “it was indicated” or “it has been pointed out” without naming who did the indicating.

Usage and nuance: wskazano is common in formal statements to report observations, conclusions, or recommendations. It can govern objects introduced by na, as in wskazano na błędy w raporcie (it was indicated that there are errors in the report), or be followed by a clause introduced by że (Wskazano, że zmiany są potrzebne). The form emphasizes the result of indicating rather than the agent performing it.

Examples:

- Wskazano na konieczność dalszych badań.

- Wskazano, że projekt wymaga dodatkowego finansowania.

- Wskazano na ryzyko związane z nową procedurą.

See also: wskazanie, wskazówka, wskazać.