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kolumnach

Kolumnach is the locative plural form of the Polish noun kolumna, meaning column or pillar. In Polish grammar, kolumnach is used after locative-case prepositions such as w (in), o (about), or na (on) when referring to multiple columns. It is commonly found in architectural descriptions, but can also appear in figurative language when describing structures that function as pillars or supports.

Origin and forms: kolumna comes from Latin columna. The nominative plural is kolumny, while the locative plural

Usage notes: Kolumnach is a specialized inflected form used primarily in Polish prose to specify the location

Examples: Polish: W kolumnach katedry zachowały się inne rzeźby. English: In the columns of the cathedral, other

See also: kolumna (singular), kolumny (nominative plural), kolumnowy (relating to columns).

is
kolumnach.
Like
other
feminine
nouns
ending
in
-a,
it
follows
the
pattern
of
forming
the
locative
plural
with
the
ending
-ach.
or
context
of
several
columns.
It
does
not
denote
a
separate
concept
beyond
the
grammatical
case,
and
its
meaning
hinges
on
the
idea
of
multiple
columns
within
a
setting,
such
as
a
church,
basilica,
or
colonnade.
sculptures
have
survived.
Polish:
Na
kolumnach
portyku
fasady
widnieją
ornamenty.
English:
On
the
columns
of
the
portico
of
the
façade,
ornaments
appear.