kierunkiem
Kierunkiem is the instrumental form of the Polish noun kierunek, which means direction, course, trajectory, or field of study, among other senses. The base noun denotes an orientation in space, a path taken, or a particular area or tendency. The word derives from the same root as kierować (to direct, steer), through standard Polish word formation.
In usage, kierunkiem functions as an instrumental complement within phrases that describe the role, manner, or
- kierunkiem rozwoju — as a direction of development
- kierunkiem polityki — as a direction of policy
- kierunkiem ruchu — the direction of movement
In mathematical, physical, or navigational contexts, kierunkiem can be used to indicate the direction associated with
Declension note: kierunek is a masculine noun; its instrumental singular form is kierunkiem. Other cases include
See also: kierunek, kierunki w geografii i fizyce, kierunki studiów.