poszarpana

Poszarpana is a Polish feminine singular adjective formed from the verb poszarpać, meaning to tear or rip roughly. It describes something that has been torn, ripped, or mangled, often with jagged or ragged edges. As a participial adjective, it agrees with the noun in gender and number; for example, poszarpana skóra (torn skin).

Etymology and forms: The word derives from poszarpać, with the suffix -ana indicating a feminine singular participle. Related forms include poszarpany for masculine singular and poszarpane for neuter singular or plural, with variations continuing to align with the noun’s gender and number.

Usage: Poszarpana is used to describe physical damage to objects, clothing, or living tissue. Common examples include poszarpana skóra (torn skin) and poszarpana bluzka (torn blouse). It can also describe jagged or irregular edges on surfaces, such as poszarpane brzegi in general descriptive contexts.

Notes: The term is standard in contemporary Polish and appears in everyday descriptions as well as literary or journalistic writing. It conveys a sense of damage that is visible and often irregular, emphasizing the rough, torn appearance rather than a clean tear.