najkrótszej

The word "najkrótszej" is the genitive feminine singular form of the Polish superlative adjective "najkrótszy," meaning "shortest." It is used when referring to something feminine that is the shortest in comparison to other things. For example, one might say "droga najkrótszej" which translates to "the road of the shortest," implying the shortest route. The base adjective "krótki" means "short," and the superlative is formed by adding the prefix "naj-" to the adjective. This grammatical structure is common in Slavic languages for forming superlatives. Understanding the declension of adjectives in Polish is crucial for correctly using forms like "najkrótszej" in various grammatical contexts. The genitive case, in which this form appears, typically indicates possession, origin, or is used after certain prepositions. Therefore, "najkrótszej" would be employed in sentences where a feminine noun is in the genitive case and is being described as the shortest.