Zdatnego

Zdatnego is the genitive singular form of the Polish adjective zdatny, which means capable, fit for use, or suitable for a given purpose. The form appears whenever the noun it modifies is in the genitive case, or in phrases where the overall construction requires the adjective to agree with a genitive noun. The base adjective zdatny is commonly contrasted with zdolny, with zdatny emphasizing suitability for a specific task or situation rather than general ability.

Etymology and meaning: Zdatny is an older Polish term rooted in the broader Slavic semantic field of fitness or suitability. It is used to describe objects, tools, or people that are appropriate for a particular use, as opposed to merely possessing general skill or capability. Zdatny and its derivatives thus convey practical readiness for a task.

Grammar and usage: In standard Polish, zdatnego is the masculine genitive singular form used when the modified noun is in genitive. A common construction is czlowieka zdatnego do pracy (a person fit for work), where czlowieka is genitive and zdatnego agrees accordingly. In other contexts, the adjective may take the feminine or neuter forms (zdatna, zdatne) to match the gender and number of the noun. The adjective remains descriptive and is typically found in formal or written prose, as well as in institutional or specification-heavy language.

Related terms: Zdatny is related to, but distinct from, zdolny (capable by virtue of skill or ability). Both convey competency, but zdatny often stresses suitability for a particular use. See also synonyms for readiness and fitness in Polish lexicon.

Note: Zdatnego is not a standalone concept or name; it is a grammatical form of zdatny used in appropriate syntactic contexts.