minimalnym

Minimalnym is the instrumental singular form of the Polish adjective minimalny, meaning “minimal” or “the smallest in amount or degree.” It is a grammatical form, not a standalone lexical item, and it appears with masculine personal nouns or neuter nouns in the instrumental case.

Origin and morphology: The adjective minimalny comes from the noun minimum, through standard Polish adjective formation. The instrumental singular ending -nym marks masculine or neuter nouns in the instrumental case.

Usage: Minimalnym occurs in contexts that require the instrumental case or in phrases describing low levels or costs. Common collocations include “przy minimalnym zużyciu energii” (with minimal energy consumption), “na minimalnym poziomie” (at a minimal level), and “z minimalnym kosztem” (at minimal cost). It can also appear in comparisons and specifications in technical writing.

Related forms and notes: Feminine form is “minimalną,” and plural instrumental is “minimalnymi.” The base form “minimalny” also yields adjectives in other cases and numbers, and it relates to related nouns such as “minimalizm” (minimalism) and to phrases describing limits or reductions.