dopyt

Dopyt is a Polish noun meaning a request for clarification or a follow-up question. It is used in journalism, education, administration, and customer service to denote an inquiry aimed at eliciting additional information. In everyday use it often appears in contrast to popyt, the term used for economic demand, highlighting the difference between a question and a market concept.

Origin and forms: The word derives from the verb dopytać, meaning to ask again or to inquire further. The singular form is dopyt, and the plural form is dopyty. It is a part of standard Polish grammar and is typically used in contexts where further information is sought after an initial statement or presentation.

Usage and examples: In media, a reporter’s dopyt refers to follow-up questions asked after an interview. In education, a teacher may respond to a student’s dopyt to clarify a point in the lesson. In customer service or business communications, a dopyt can be a request for more information about a product, policy, or service.

See also: popyt, zapytanie, dociekliwość.