otrzymywany

Otrzymywany is a Polish participial form derived from the verb otrzymywać (to receive). It functions as an adjective or participle and denotes an action that is in progress or occurs habitually, i.e., something that is being received, granted, or obtained. This contrasts with otrzymany, which indicates that the action has already been completed.

Etymology and morphology: The form comes from the imperfective verb otrzymywać, whose related past participle is otrzymany. As a participle, otrzymywany is declined to agree with the noun it modifies, showing gender and number (for example, otrzymywany, otrzymywana, otrzymywane in singular; otrzymywani in masculine plural, etc.). It is used in contexts where the reception or granting is ongoing or repeated, rather than as a fixed result.

Usage and nuance: Otrzymywany commonly appears in formal, administrative, and technical language to describe processes, permissions, or data that are currently being received or are periodically received. Examples include phrases such as otrzymywany dostęp (access that is being granted) or sygnał był otrzymywany (the signal was being received during a period). The form emphasizes the ongoing nature of the reception, rather than a completed outcome.

Related forms: Otrzymany is the past participle indicating a completed reception. Otrzymujący is the active present participle (the one who receives). The choice among these forms depends on whether the speaker wishes to stress completion, ongoing action, or agency.

See also: otrzymywać, otrzymać, otrzymywarka (note: not a standard term; see related verbs and participles for broader context).