formalnymi

Formalnymi is the instrumental plural form of the Polish adjective formalny, meaning “formal.” In Polish, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. The instrumental plural form formalnymi is used when the modified nouns are plural and in the instrumental case, such as after prepositions that require the instrumental or in phrases describing manner, standards, or methods.

Examples:

- Goście weszli do sali z formalnymi ubraniami.

- Pracownicy przeszli szkolenie z formalnymi zasadami bezpieczeństwa.

Morphology note:

- Formalnymi represents the standard instrumental plural ending for adjectives of this stem type. The base stem formal- remains constant, with the ending adapting to number and case. Related forms include formalne (nominative neuter singular or plural predicate) and formalną/formalnym in other cases and genders, depending on the noun they modify.

Usage context:

- Formalnymi is common in contexts discussing dress codes, procedures, guidelines, or standards described as formal or official. It is not used when the adjective is in other cases or when the noun is singular.