Zanotowano

Zanotowano is a Polish verb form meaning “it was noted” or “they noted.” It is the past passive/impersonal form of the perfective verb zanotować, which means to note down or to record. In formal writing,zanotowano is used to report observations, measurements, or findings without naming the agent responsible for the action.

Etymology and form: The word combines the prefix za- with the root notować (to take notes). Zanotować denotes completing the act of recording. The form zanotowano represents the past tense in an impersonal or passive construction, commonly used to present data or results without specifying who performed the action.

Contexts and usage: Zanotowano is widely found in scientific papers, statistical reports, journalism, and official communications. It helps maintain a neutral tone by foregrounding the observed data rather than the observer. It is typically followed by the data or description being reported, for example numbers, percentages, or changes. In some contexts, alternative expressions such as odnotowano may be used with a similar meaning.

Examples: Zanotowano 42 przypadki zakażeń. W badaniu zanotowano znaczny wzrost średniej temperatury. The form is often seen at the start of a sentence to introduce the results of a measurement or observation.

See also: Notowanie, Notatka, Odnotować. Zanotowano is best understood as a formal, data-focused way to present observed information in Polish texts.