momentach

Momentach is the locative plural form of the Polish noun moment, which denotes a short period of time or an instant. It is used after locative-case prepositions, most commonly after w meaning “in,” as in w momentach kryzysu (in moments of crisis), or after o meaning “about,” as in o momentach dzieciństwa (about moments of childhood).

Etymology and status: moment is a loanword in Polish, originating from French moment, which itself comes from Latin momentum. In Polish usage, momentach marks a temporal location within a larger event or period and pairs with verbs and adjectives in the locative case.

Usage and morphology: momentach is the locative plural form, contrasting with momenty (nominative plural) and momencie (locative singular). Typical contexts include descriptions of periods within ongoing processes, crises, or reflections on past times. Example: W momentach zwątpienia trzeba zachować spokój.

Semantic notes: in contrast to chwil a, which often emphasizes a brief, sudden instant, moment tends to refer to a defined span of time within a situation. The plural locative form momentach carries temporal nuance rather than a concrete count of moments.

See also: moment (singular noun and core entry), chwil a (synonym in some senses), czas (time), momenty (nominative plural). These related terms help distinguish temporal specificity and grammatical case in Polish.