kosztowne

Kosztowne is a Polish adjective meaning "costly" or "expensive." It is derived from the noun koszt (cost) with the adjectival suffix -owny and is used to describe things that incur a high financial outlay or that carry significant costs in a broader sense.

In everyday language, kosztowne can describe tangible objects, services, or events, as well as abstract matters such as decisions, plans, or consequences that entail substantial costs. The term is common in economic analysis, journalism, and formal writing to emphasize the burden of expense or risk.

Grammatically, kosztowne is the form used before neuter nouns and it can function as a general attributive adjective that agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. When describing masculine, feminine, or plural nouns, other inflected forms of the same root are used (e.g., costly is not limited to a single gender). Context determines the exact ending.

Etymology and related terms: kosztowne comes from the Polish root koszt, meaning cost, with the suffix -owny. Related words include kosztowny (costly in a broader sense, applicable to various genders) and kosztowność (costliness or expense). The term often appears in discussions of budgeting, finance, and risk assessment, where distinguishing expensive options from cheaper alternatives is relevant.

Notes: While kosztowne and kosztowny are closely related, kosztowny is a more common standalone adjective, and kosztowne is the neuter-form used before neuter nouns or in general descriptive contexts. Both convey the idea of a high price, whether monetary or metaphorical.