programem

Programem is the instrumental singular form of the Polish noun program. In Polish, program can refer to a computer program or to a planned set of activities or a schedule. The instrumental form programem is used to express the means or instrument by which an action is performed, typically after prepositions such as z (with) or przy (using), or with verbs that take the instrumental.

Etymology and scope: The form is derived from the English word program, adapted into Polish pronunciation and morphology. In computing and technology contexts, programem often designates a software program, while in general use it can refer to any program or routine that serves as a tool or method in carrying out a task. The noun’s associated adjectives and compounds can modify the form, for example programem antywirusowym (an antivirus program) or programem sterującym (a control/operating program).

Usage notes: Programem is not capitalized when it appears in normal text, unless it begins a sentence or appears in a title. The plural instrumental form is programami. In many cases, speakers may prefer other constructions such as using a prepositional phrase with the genitive (e.g., do użycia programu) to express similar meanings, but programem remains a common option to indicate instrumental means.

See also: program, oprogramowanie. Examples in sentences include: Komputer pracuje z programem antywirusowym. Urządzenie działa z programem sterującym. Analizę przeprowadzono programem komputerowym.