konkrétnny

Konkrétny is an adjective used in several Slavic languages, notably Polish, Czech, and Slovak, with core meanings of “concrete” and “specific.” It describes something definite, tangible, or precise, as opposed to general or abstract.

Etymology: The term derives from Latin concretus and has entered Central European languages through loanwords such as German konkret or French concret. The cognate forms in the three languages—Polish konkretny, Czech konkrétní, Slovak konkrétny—share the same origin and meaning.

Usage: In Polish, it appears as konkretny in noun phrases, for example konkretny plan meaning “a concrete/specific plan” or konkretne dowody meaning “concrete evidence.” In Czech, konkrétní is used similarly, as in konkrétní problém meaning “a specific problem” or konkrétní řešení meaning “a concrete solution.” In Slovak, konkrétny appears in phrases such as konkrétny príklad meaning “a specific example,” with other forms adapting to gender and number as in standard adjective declension.

Morphology and notes: The adjective is declined to agree with gender, number, and case in each language, so the spelling changes accordingly. It functions as a general tool to mark specificity or tangible reference across formal and informal registers, including technical, legal, and journalistic contexts. Its use often marks a contrast with more general or vague expressions.

Overall, końkrétny (and its close relatives) is a common, cross-linguistic marker of precision, indicating that a statement, object, or idea is defined, particular, or tangible rather than generalized.