etycznym

Etyczny is a Polish adjective that denotes relation to ethics or morality. It is used to describe actions, decisions, standards, or attitudes that conform to moral principles or ethical norms. In everyday language, etyczny can refer to personal conduct as well as to organizational or professional practices considered fair and principled.

Grammar and usage. Like other Polish adjectives, etyczny appears in various case forms. The masculine singular nominative is etyczny, while the instrumental and locative singular share the form etycznym (for example, z etycznym podejściem “with an ethical approach” or w etycznym znaczeniu “in an ethical sense”). The feminine and neuter forms, and the plural forms, follow standard adjective declension patterns. Common phrases include etyczne praktyki (ethical practices), etyczne zasady (ethical principles), and etyczny postępek (an ethical act).

Context and meaning. Etyczny is widely used in philosophy, business, journalism, and public discourse to distinguish moral considerations from legal or practical ones. In philosophy, it relates to normative ethics and debates about what one ought to do. In business and research, etyczny implies compliance with ethical codes, integrity, transparency, and respect for stakeholders. The term is frequently paired with nouns such as podejście (approach), decyzje (decisions), and polityka (policy).

Related terms. The related noun etyka denotes the field of study (ethics). Etyczny is not to be confused with etniczny, which means ethnic and refers to ethnicity. While etyczny emphasizes morality, etniczny concerns cultural or racial groups.

See also: ethics, ethics in business, ethical guidelines.