nieiekiedy

Nieiekiedy is not a standard Polish word and is most likely a misspelling or typographical error for niekiedy. The latter is an established Polish adverb meaning “sometimes,” “now and then,” or “on occasion.” If intended, the article below refers to niekiedy and its use in Polish.

Niekiedy functions as a frequency adverb that describes events or actions that occur only occasionally. It conveys a sense of irregularity or infrequency, without specifying a precise interval. In contrast to more everyday terms like czasami or czasem, niekiedy can carry a slightly more literary or formal tone and is common in both written and spoken Polish, especially in formal prose or narration.

Etymology and form: niekiedy is formed from the prefix nie- combined with kiedy (when). The expression does not negate the action but rather qualifies its occurrence as not regular. The standard spelling is niekiedy, written as a single word.

Usage notes: Niepiekiedy is placed before the verb or at the beginning of a clause. Examples include: Niekiedy odwlekam decyzję, gdyż potrzebuję czasu. Niekiedy zdarza się, że wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem. The term is synonymous with czasami, od czasu do czasu, and sporadycznie, though not entirely interchangeable in all contexts due to nuance and register.

See also: czasami, czasem, od czasu do czasu, sporadycznie. In Polish dictionaries, niekiedy is listed as a literary or formal adverb meaning “sometimes.”