ponownej

Ponownej is a grammatical form in Polish, specifically the feminine genitive, dative, or locative singular of the adjective ponowny. The base ponowny conveys the idea of something being done again or as a renewed version, and ponownej is used when describing feminine nouns in cases that require those endings. For example, ponownej decyzji (of/for a second decision or a decision made again), ponownej próby (of another attempt), or ponownej ocenie (of a renewed assessment).

Etymology and relation to similar words: ponownej derives from the prefix po- attached to nowy (new), yielding a sense of “re-” or “again” in relation to a noun. It is related to the adverb ponownie, which also means “again,” but ponownie is used to modify verbs and is not declined like ponowny. Thus ponownej marks agreement with feminine nouns in specific syntactic roles, while ponownie serves as a modifier of actions rather than nouns.

Usage notes: Ponownej occurs mainly in formal or administrative language and in written Polish. It appears in contexts where a feminine noun requires a form indicating repetition, reconsideration, or renewal, such as legal decisions, evaluations, or attempts. Its exact ending depends on the case: genitive, dative, or locative singular feminine.

Forms (illustrative, feminine singular):

- nominative: ponowna

- genitive/dative/locative: ponownej

- accusative: ponowną

- instrumental: ponowną

These endings align with standard Polish adjective declension for feminine nouns.