momencie

Momencie is the locative singular form of the Polish noun moment, meaning a point in time or an instant. It is used after prepositions such as w and w czasie to express “at the moment” or “at the time of.” For example: w momencie wybuchu konfliktu or w momencie zakończenia negocjacji. The locative form is specifically employed in temporal expressions and is common in formal, journalistic, and literary styles.

Etymology and usage context: The Polish noun moment derives from the Latin momentum, via French moment or German Moment, and entered Polish in the early modern period. In its core sense it denotes a specific point in time, which can range from a fleeting instant to a notable juncture around an event. In contemporary usage, momencie frequently appears in descriptions of sequences of events or in statements about timing.

Variants and related forms: The base word is moment; its other grammatical forms include different cases and numbers (e.g., moment, momenty, momentów). The locative form momencie is one of several temporal expressions in Polish that rely on case endings to convey precise temporal relationships. In colloquial speech, speakers often use related phrases such as “w tym momencie” to mean “at this moment.”

See also: Moment (Polish noun), Polish grammar: locative case, Time (concept).