legendarne

Legendarne is a Polish adjective meaning legendary. It describes persons, events, places, or things whose names or stories have been transmitted through tradition and are widely celebrated or remembered, often with a sense of extraordinary or mythic status. The term can refer to real historical figures whose feats are widely told, as well as to fictional characters or events that have become iconic in culture.

Etymology: The form derives from legenda, meaning legend, with the Polish adjectival suffix -arny, producing legendarny/legendarne. The sense “belonging to a legend” is extended to describe enduring reputation and status; the word is cognate with similar formations in other languages and reflects shared Latin-based roots behind the concept of legend.

Usage: In Polish, legendarne is used in neutral or elevated registers. Examples include legendarna postać (legendary figure), legendarne miejsce (legendary place), and legendarne boje (legendary battles). It can be literal, as in well-attested folklore, or metaphorical, as in sports or entertainment to signal exceptional quality or a storied history. The term often carries a positive connotation, though it can be used ironically to emphasize hype.

See also: legenda; legendarność; legenda (concept).