obligatoryjny

Obligatoryjny is a Polish adjective that appears in some texts as a nonstandard form meaning "mandatory" or "obligatory." In standard Polish, the common equivalents are obowiązkowy (mandatory, compulsory) and obligacyjny (relating to obligations, or in finance, to bonds). The form obligatoryjny is usually considered nonstandard or idiosyncratic and is not listed in most Polish dictionaries. It likely arises as a mistaken calque from the English word obligatory or as a misguided formation from the stem related to obligation or obligation-bearing concepts.

Linguistic notes indicate that obligatoryjny would be built from a Latin-derived or international root with the Polish suffix -jny, a pattern that exists in other adjectives. However, Polish normally uses obligatory derivatives such as obowiązkowy or obligacyjny for related meanings, rather than obligatoryjny. The nonstandard form is more likely to be found in informal writing, mistranslations, or historical texts rather than in contemporary formal Polish.

Usage and reception: In modern Polish, obligatoryjny is not considered correct standard usage for describing something that must be done or required. For clear communication, speakers and writers are advised to use obowiązkowy or obligacyjny depending on the context. If the intention is to convey duty or obligation in a legal or contractual sense, one should choose the standard term that aligns with the intended nuance.

See also: ob obligations, obowiązkowy, obligacyjny, obowiązek.