Zdobyty

Zdobyty is a Polish adjective formed from the verb zdobyć, meaning to obtain, acquire, or conquer. It denotes that something has been obtained or achieved, usually as a result of effort, skill, or competition. The term can describe tangible objects (zdobyta nagroda, zdobyty tytuł), achievements (zdobyty rekord), or places and territories in historical or military contexts (zdobyte miasto). In sports, for example, a phrase like zdobyta bramka refers to a goal that has been scored; more generally the word describes something that has been acquired.

In use, zdobyty functions as an ordinary attributive or predicative adjective and agrees with the noun in gender and number. The masculine singular form is zdobyty, feminine is zdobyta, and neuter is zdobyte. Plural forms vary with the noun they modify and the case being used. The adjective frequently appears in passive constructions: miasto zostało zdobyte (the city was captured).

Etymology and nuance: zdobyty is derived from the verb zdobyć with the typical adjectival suffix -ty, giving the sense of “that has been obtained” or “conquered.” It is common in neutral, formal, and journalistic language, and it can appear in historical or descriptive contexts. It should not be confused with related terms such as zdobywczy or zdobywanie, which relate to the act or process of obtaining rather than the completed result.