przykroci

Przykroci is not a standard Polish word and does not have a fixed meaning in contemporary usage. It is not listed in major Polish dictionaries such as PWN or Wielki słownik języka polskiego, and there is no established, widely accepted etymology or grammar for the form. Because of that, its appearance in text is usually treated as unclear.

In practice, occurrences of the string "przykroci" are often considered misspellings or typographical errors. The closest standard forms are "przykro mi," meaning I am sorry, or "przykrość," a noun meaning sorrow or pity. There is also the archaic interjection "przykroć" meaning alas, though it is rarely used in modern Polish. Depending on context, "przykroci" could also be a dialectal or nonce formation, but such usage is not part of standard Polish.

Usage guidance for writers and editors is to favor the established forms: use "przykro mi" for apologies, "przykrość" for expressions of regret or pity, and treat "przykroci" as a potential typographical error unless a credible regional source or direct quotation confirms its legitimacy. When encountered in translation or historical texts, verify with the source language or manuscript to determine whether it reflects a nonstandard variety, a transcription artifact, or an intentional stylistic choice.

Related terms include prijkro (regional variants in some contexts), "przykro" as an adjective meaning sad or unfortunate, and the noun "przykrość."