skromne

Skromne is a Polish adjective and, in everyday use, means modest, humble, or unpretentious. It describes things, actions, or attitudes that are restrained in size, quality, or display. The word shares its meaning with related terms such as skromność (humility) and skromnie (adverbial form “modestly”).

In Polish, skromne is the form used with neuter nouns and with various plural noun phrases. For example, skromne mieszkania (modest apartments), skromne prośby (humble requests), and skromne wyniki (modest results) are common collocations. The adverbial form skromnie is used to describe how something is done, as in “przyznał to skromnie” (he admitted it modestly).

Etymology and cognates: skromne derives from the adjective skromny, meaning humble or modest. This root is shared with several other Slavic languages, producing cognates such as Czech skromný, Russian skromny, and Slovenian skromen, all carrying a similar sense of humility or lack of pretension. The exact historical development of the term is tied to old Slavic roots related to lowliness or restraint.

Usage context: skromne frequently appears in formal or descriptive writing to emphasize restraint, simplicity, or modest expectations. It can describe people, choices, budgets, or goals, often contrasting with more extravagant or ambitious alternatives. In religious or moral discourse, skromne can underscore virtue in modest living.

See also: skromność, skromny, skromnie. Note that skromne is primarily a descriptive adjective in Polish and is not typically used as a proper noun or place name.