Zakotwiczy

Zakotwiczy is a Polish verb form. It is the third-person singular future tense of zakotwiczyć, a perfective verb meaning to anchor or moor a vessel, or to secure something by means of an anchor. The form indicates a definite action that will be completed in the future and does not require an auxiliary verb in standard Polish.

Etymology and formation: zakotwiczyć is derived from the noun kotwica (anchor) with the prefix za- that often marks completion or attainment. The base wort is kotwic-, and the suffix -ić produces the infinitive, with zakotwiczy forming the simple future for third person singular. The same verb can appear in other tenses and aspects (e.g., zakotwiczył in the past; zakotwiczyła for feminine subjects).

Usage: In maritime contexts, zakotwiczy is used to describe a planned or imminent action, as in "Statek zakotwiczy w porcie" (The ship will anchor in the port). In narrative or reporting language, it conveys a single, completed act of anchoring. Because zakotwiczyć is a perfective verb, zakotwiczy refers to a specific event viewed as completed once the anchor is set; it contrasts with imperfective forms that describe ongoing or repeated action.

Notes: Zakotwiczy is a verb form, not a proper noun. It is not used as a place name or title in standard Polish. For clarity, speakers may pair it with a location or context to indicate where or when the anchoring occurs.