grzybie

Grzybie is the locative singular form of the Polish noun grzyb, meaning "mushroom." In Polish grammar, grzybie is used after certain prepositions to indicate a mushroom as a topic or object in a specific context. It is not a separate lexical entry describing a thing, but a grammatical form of grzyb. The nominative singular is grzyb, and the plural is grzyby.

Usage and examples: The most common use is after the preposition o, as in mówić o grzybie (to speak about the mushroom). Grzybie also appears in phrases with other locative-governing prepositions when referring to a single mushroom in a particular setting, such as in discussions, descriptions, or storytelling about finding or preparing a mushroom.

Etymology and related forms: The noun grzyb is a basic term for a fungus or mushroom in Polish and has cognates in other Slavic languages, such as Russian гриб (grib) for the singular and грибы (griby) for the plural. The word’s precise origin is uncertain, but it is well established in standard Polish vocabulary and widely used in everyday speech, literature, and cooking contexts.

See also: Grzyb, Mushrooms in Polish cuisine, Polish grammar.