maszynowymi

Maszynowymi is the instrumental plural form of the Polish adjective maszynowy, meaning machine-related or mechanical. It is used to describe plural nouns in the instrumental case and appears primarily in technical, industrial, and engineering contexts. In phrases such as with machine tools or equipment, maszynowymi specifies the manner or means by which something is done or the type of components involved.

Etymology and grammar: The adjective maszynowy derives from maszyna (machine) and the typical Polish adjective suffix -owy. In the instrumental plural, maszynowy becomes maszynowymi. Like other Polish adjectives, maszynowy and its inflected forms agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. The form maszynowymi is therefore used with plural nouns in the instrumental case, regardless of gender of the noun’s head in the phrase.

Usage: Maszynowymi is most commonly found in phrases that indicate means, instruments, or classifications related to machines. Examples include narzędziami maszynowymi (with machine tools), urządzeniami maszynowymi (machine devices or equipment), and częściami maszynowymi (machine parts). The construction is typical in manuals, catalogues, and technical writing where precise categorization of machine-related elements is required.

Related terms: maszynowy (machine-related, mechanical), maszyna (machine), mechaniczny (mechanical). The instrumental plural form maszynowymi contrasts with other case forms of the same adjective, which are used in different syntactic contexts.

See also: Polish grammar and morphology of adjectives; technical Polish vocabulary.