drogie

Drogie is a Polish adjective form used primarily as a form of address and as a descriptive modifier. It is the feminine plural nominative form of the adjective drogi, which can mean “dear” or “expensive.” In practical use, drog ie precedes feminine plural nouns or is used in phrases addressing a group of women, expressing politeness or warmth.

Common usage includes greetings and speeches such as Drogie Panie (Dear ladies) or Drogie Koleżanki (Dear colleagues). It can also appear before feminine plural nouns in written or spoken language when describing something as valued or cherished in a gendered sense, though its most familiar function remains as a courteous address to women.

Grammatical note: Drogie agrees with feminine plural nouns. For addressing mixed or male groups, Polish typically uses the masculine plural form or a mixed-gender form, such as Drodzy Państwo (Dear ladies and gentlemen) or Drodzy Panowie (Dear gentlemen). The form drog ie is therefore gender-specific and not interchangeable with the masculine or gender-neutral equivalents in standard usage.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from the base adjective drogi, meaning “dear” or “expensive.” In the feminine plural form drog ie, its function is primarily nominally addressed politeness rather than a standalone noun. The context and accompanying noun determine whether it expresses affection, respect, or the sense of value attached to the addressed group.