graczu

Graczu is the vocative singular form of the Polish noun gracz, meaning “player” or “gamer.” It is used when directly addressing a person who plays a game or participates in a sport. The base noun gracz denotes someone who engages in play, and graczu is the form used in direct address. For example, in informal speech or online chats one might say, Graczu, masz chwilę?, or Hej graczu, dawaj!

Usage and context: Graczu appears mainly in direct address and is common in conversations among players, teammates, or fans. It is typically found in informal spoken language, chat messages, and fan or gaming communities. In formal writing, speakers generally avoid vocative forms or simply address the person by name or title.

Morphology: In Polish, nouns change shape by case. The nominative singular gracz becomes graczu in the vocative singular, signaling direct address. This change is a standard feature of Polish grammar and does not create a separate lexical entry beyond the vocative form of gracz.

Etymology: Gracz derives from gra, meaning “game,” with a typical agentive suffix. Graczu, as the direct-address form, reflects standard Polish noun inflection.

See also: Polish grammar, Vocative case, Gracz.