konkursach

Konkursach is the locative plural form of the Polish noun konkurs, meaning a competition or contest. It is used when speaking about participating in or referring to contests in general, for example w konkursach szkolnych or w konkursach literackich. The base noun konkurs has been part of Polish for many centuries and refers to organized events that aim to determine winners based on specific rules and criteria.

A konkurs typically involves entrants submitting works or performances, a defined set of rules, and a jury or panel that evaluates entries. Evaluation criteria commonly include originality, quality, technical execution, and adherence to the stated requirements. Prizes or opportunities such as cash awards, scholarships, internships, or publication may be awarded to winners. Contests vary in format: some are open to the public with online submissions or voting, others are selective and judged by experts. In addition to artistic and literary competitions, there are scientific, mathematical, or skill-based contests, as well as job recruitment contests known as konkurs na stanowisko in which candidates compete for a post.

In everyday language, konkursach appears in phrases describing participation or reference to results, such as brać udział w konkursach or wyniki konkursów. The term is widely used across education, culture, media, and public administration, reflecting the broad utility of organized competitive events in Polish discourse.