sprawne

Sprawne is a Polish adjective meaning functional, operational, or capable. It is used to describe people who are physically fit as well as equipment, devices, or processes that work properly or are in good condition. In technical and everyday language, it often conveys reliability and readiness for use.

Common contexts include phrases such as sprawne technicznie (technically functional), returning to service after maintenance, or referring to the roadworthiness of a vehicle (sprawność techniczna). Examples include: "Urządzenie jest sprawne" (the device is functioning) and "Samochód jest sprawny" (the car is roadworthy). The noun form sprawność denotes fitness, efficiency, or capability, for instance in "sprawność operacyjna" or "sprawność techniczna."

Sprawny is declined for gender and number: sprawny (masculine singular), sprawna (feminine singular), and sprawne (neuter singular or plural forms in many contexts). The word family also includes adverb sprawnie, meaning efficiently, and the noun sprawność, referring to overall capability or operational readiness.

Etymologically, sprawny forms part of a broader set of related terms such as sprawność and sprawnie, tied to notions of making something work properly and keeping it in good condition. In everyday usage, sprawne emphasizes that something is usable and reliable rather than merely present. The term is common in maintenance, safety inspections, logistics, and descriptions of usable equipment or personnel.