gminna

Gminna is a Polish adjective meaning municipal or relating to a gmina, the basic unit of territorial self-government in Poland. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective gminny; the masculine form is gminny and the neuter form is gminne. The term is used to describe something connected with or administered by a gmina, and it appears in official documents, signage, and everyday language to distinguish municipal from state or private authorities.

A gmina is the lowest tier of administrative division in Poland and is part of a powiat (county) and a województwo (voivodeship). Gminy can be urban, rural, or urban-rural. They are responsible for local public services such as primary education, local road maintenance, waste management, public safety, planning and zoning, and some social benefits. The gmina has elected bodies: a council (rada gminy) and an executive official, such as a wójt, burmistrz, or prezydent miasta, depending on the type and size of the municipality.

Examples of usage include szkole gminna (municipal school), biblioteka gminna (municipal library), and obiekty gminne (municipal buildings). The term highlights the local, community-level scope of the institution or service.

Etymology and usage notes: gminna derives from gmina with an adjectival ending that agrees with feminine nouns. It is commonly found in administrative language and local discourse to specify affiliation with the municipality.