nieprawdziwo

Nieprawdziwo is a Polish noun that is rarely used in contemporary language. It is formed from the adjective nieprawdziwy (untrue) with the abstract-noun suffix -wo, and literally denotes the state or quality of being untrue. In standard Polish, the more common forms are nieprawdziwość (the abstract noun meaning untruth or falsity) or nieprawda. Nieprawdziwo is typically encountered in historical texts or as a stylistic variant in poetry and prose, where it can lend an archaic or elevated tone.

Usage and nuance: The term signals a general notion of falsehood rather than a specific lie. Because it is stylistically marked, it is not a preferred option in everyday speech or formal writing. When clarity is required, writers usually substitute nieprawdziwość or use other words such as fałsz, kłamstwo, or nieprawda. The semantic range overlaps with nieprawdziwość, but nieprawdziwo is more likely to appear as a deliberate archaism.

In Polish, related terms include prawda (truth), prawdziwość (truthfulness), nieprawda (untruth), nieprawdziwość (falsity), kłamstwo (lie), and fałsz (falsehood). Modern usage favors the standard forms.