samotnie

Samotnie is a Polish adverb meaning “alone” or “by oneself.” It is used to describe the manner of an action or the state of being without other people present. The form is derived from the adjective samotny (lonely) with the adverbial suffix -nie, and it is invariable with respect to gender, number, and case.

Usage examples include: “Szli samotnie przez las” (they walked through the forest alone) and “Mieszkał samotnie w małym domu” (he lived alone in a small house). The phrase can also appear in constructions like “robić coś samotnie” (to do something by oneself, to do something alone). The adverb often conveys a sense of solitude or isolation, which can be especially noticeable in narrative or descriptive prose.

Distinctions to note: the noun “samotność” refers to the state or feeling of loneliness, while “w samotności” means “in solitude.” The adverb “samotnie” emphasizes the absence of others in the action or situation, rather than a prolonged emotional condition.

In literature and media, samotnie is frequently used to evoke mood or atmosphere, describing characters who are physically distant from others or who undertake tasks independently. While common, the term can carry a slightly poetic or melancholic nuance depending on context.