samolotach

Samolotach is the locative plural form of the Polish noun samolot, meaning airplanes. It is used after prepositions to talk about airplanes or contexts involving aircraft, for example in phrases like w samolotach (in airplanes), o samolotach (about airplanes), or na samolotach (on airplanes). In everyday language it typically appears in discussions about aviation, travel, or specific fleets.

Etymology and form. The base noun samolot derives from the root sam- (self) and lot (flight), indicating a vehicle that flies by itself. Like other Polish masculine inanimate nouns, samolot has a plural form samoloty and a locative plural form samolotach, which is used after prepositions to express location or topic in the plural.

Grammar and usage notes. Samolot is masculine inanimate; its plural nominative is samoloty, while the locative plural is samolotach. The locative case is used after prepositions such as w, o, na, and in phrases describing location or discussion, for example: W samolotach często występują nowe systemy bezpieczeństwa. O samolotach mówi się w kontekście lotnictwa. The form samolotach is therefore not used by itself but always appears with a preposition or in an oblique construction.

Examples. W samolotach pasażerowie odpoczywali podczas lotu. O samolotach rozmawiano na konferencji lotniczej. W kontekście technicznym, teksty referują do stanu w samolotach, floty i procedur.

See also. samolot, lotnictwo, transport lotniczy.