praniem

Praniem is the instrumental singular form of the Polish noun pranie. Pranie denotes the act of washing or cleaning, typically with water and detergent. In everyday language, pranie can refer to laundering clothes or textiles, but it can also cover other cleaning tasks, such as dishwashing or car washing, depending on the context. Common phrases include pranie ręczne (manual washing) and pranie w pralce (washing in a washing machine). The sense of the word is largely determined by surrounding verbs and objects, for example robić pranie (to do the laundry).

The term also appears in specialized contexts. In domestic usage, pranie is part of routines and chores, and phrases like "muszę zrobić pranie" are routine expressions. In industrial or professional settings, pranie may refer to professional cleaning processes, including dry cleaning (pranie chemiczne) or professional textile cleaning.

In finance and law, pranie pieniędzy is the established Polish term for money laundering, the process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money. This sense is distinct from ordinary household washing and is discussed in legal, regulatory, and criminological contexts. The instrumental form praniem is used in constructions such as "praniem pieniędzy" within sentences describing the act or its effects. Money laundering is illegal in most jurisdictions and is addressed through international standards and national enforcement efforts.