specjalnych

Specjalnych is the genitive plural and accusative plural form of the Polish adjective specjalny, which means "special" or "particular." In Polish, adjectives agree with the noun in gender, number and case, so when the noun is plural and governed by a case such as genitive or accusative, the adjective takes the form specjalnych. Common phrases include dla specjalnych potrzeb (for special needs), w specjalnych warunkach (in special conditions), and o specjalnych tematach (about special topics). The basic masculine singular form is specjalny; feminine is specjalna; neuter is specjalne. In the nominative plural, the forms are specjalni (masculine personal) and specjalne (feminine and neuter). The genitive plural and the accusative plural are identical: specjalnych.

Etymology: specjalny comes from the Latin/European root special- via Polish, related to forms such as specjalizacja and specjalista. The adverb specjalnie is derived from the same stem and means “in a special way” or “intentionally.”

Usage: specjalnych appears in formal and semi-formal contexts where a plural noun is governed by genitive or accusative case. It is common in legal, educational, medical and administrative language to describe particular or distinctive categories, requirements, or conditions. Compared to the synonym szczególny, specjalny often emphasizes point-specific or purpose-driven distinction, while szczególny can convey a broader or more general emphasis on importance or peculiarity.

See also: specjalizacja, specjalista, specjalnie.