naturalnymi

Naturalnymi is the instrumental plural form of the Polish adjective naturalny, meaning natural in the sense of existing in nature or not artificial. It is used to modify nouns in the instrumental case, typically to indicate means, manner, or source, as in phrases like naturalnymi metodami leczenia or naturalnymi źródłami energii.

Grammatical notes: The base form is naturalny. In singular instrumental, masculine is naturalnym, feminine is naturalną, and neuter is naturalnym. In plural instrumental, regardless of gender, the form is naturalnymi. This form agreement extends to a wide range of plural nouns, especially those denoting methods, sources, or conditions.

Etymology: The Polish adjective naturalny derives from the Latin naturalis, meaning related to nature, and entered Polish vocabulary through historical stages of borrowing, with cognates appearing in related Slavic languages. The form naturalnymi reflects standard Polish adjective declension in the instrumental plural.

Usage and nuance:naturalnymi is common in scientific, legal, educational, and everyday language when describing attributes that originate in nature or are not artificial. It contrasts with sztucznymi (artificial) and nienaturalnymi (unnatural). Because it is an instrumental plural ending, naturalnymi typically accompanies plural nouns in the instrumental case, such as metodami, źródłami, or barierami.

Examples:

- naturalnymi metodami leczenia (by natural methods of treatment)

- naturalnymi źródłami energii (by natural sources of energy)

- naturalnymi barierami ochronnymi (by natural protective barriers)

See also: naturalny, naturalność, naturalizm, Polish adjective declension.