asysty

Asysty is a Polish noun in its plural form, closely tied to the singular asysta. It denotes acts of assistance, support, or accompaniment. In general usage, asysty can refer to help given to a person performing a task, or to the presence of an accompanying role in a performance, event, or operation. The term is common in everyday language, organizational contexts, and journalism.

In sports, asysta is used in Polish to describe an assist: a pass, pass-and-play, or other action that directly enables a teammate to score. It is a recognized statistical credit in many team sports, though the precise criteria can vary by league and sport; not all goal-scoring plays count as an assist, and some leagues count only the last decisive action before the goal.

In music and performing arts, asysta may denote an accompanist or an accompanying part, providing support to a soloist or featured performer. The term can also refer to the broader cadre of individuals providing support in a production, such as stage assistants.

In organizational contexts, asysty can refer to the staff who assist managers or professionals, including assistants, aides, or support personnel, and the arrangement of such support resources.

See also: asysta, assist, assistance.