otwarta

Otwarta is the feminine singular form of the Polish adjective otwarty, meaning open, unlocked, or accessible. It is used to describe feminine nouns, for example drzwi są otwarte (the doors are open) or otwarta propozycja (an open proposal). The term can refer to physical openness as well as to abstract concepts, such as openness to new ideas, transparency, or accessibility, as in społeczeństwo otwarte (open society) or otwarte dane (open data).

Origin and usage: otwarta derives from the verb otworzyć (to open) with the prefix ot-, which conveys the sense of making something accessible or removing a barrier. In grammar, otwarta forms part of a family of adjectives with gender and number concord: otwarty (masculine), otwarte (neuter and plural forms, as well as feminine plural in many contexts). It is commonly found in everyday speech, journalism, and official writing when describing feminine-named objects or concepts.

Function in phrases: the word frequently appears in both literal and figurative expressions. For example, drzwi są otwarte (the doors are open), ta droga jest otwarta (this road is open), or organizacja prowadzi politykę otwartą (the organization operates an open policy). In technical and data contexts, otwarta is encountered in phrases like otwarte dane (open data) and more generally in discussions of openness and accessibility.

See also: otwarty, otwartość, otwarte dane, otwarta polityka.