pokoleniowe

Pokoleniowe is a Polish adjective meaning relating to generations or spanning multiple generations. It is formed from the noun pokolenie (generation) with the adjectival suffix -owy/-owe and is used to modify nouns in phrases describing intergenerational phenomena. The form pokoleniowe is used for neuter singular or plural forms, depending on the noun it accompanies.

In sociological, economic, and public policy discourse, pokoleniowe is used to describe issues that connect different generations. Common usages include pokoleniowe konsekwencje (intergenerational consequences), pokoleniowe zobowiązania (intergenerational obligations), and pokoleniowe planowanie (intergenerational planning). The term often appears alongside międzypokoleniowy, though the latter is a more standard expression in formal policy language; pokoleniowe is more general and descriptive.

Because it is an adjective, its precise meaning depends on the head noun. It does not denote a fixed technical concept; the intended sense is clarified by the accompanying noun, such as costs, rights, or responsibilities across generations. In contemporary Polish, pokoleniowe usage is common in discussions of climate policy, pensions, education funding, and demographic change.

See also: intergenerational equity, międzypokoleniowy, polityka międzypokoleniowa, równość międzypokoleniowa.