sprytny

Sprytny is a Polish adjective used to describe someone or something that is clever, resourceful, or quick-witted, often with a practical, hands-on approach. It can refer to people, animals, strategies, or devices that perform effectively through ingenuity. The nuance ranges from positive admiration to a mild sense of craftiness; in some contexts it can imply sly or crafty behavior.

In everyday use, sprytny emphasizes practical intelligence and the ability to find efficient solutions. It is not merely intellectual knowledge but the knack for making things work in real situations. For example, “sprytny plan” means a clever, well-thought-out plan; “sprytna sztuczka” a clever trick. The word is commonly contrasted with bystry (bright or sharp) and przebiegły (cunning or sly); sprytny can be more about practical ingenuity than theoretical knowledge, though the line is fluid.

Grammar and forms: sprytny corresponds to masculine singular; feminine is sprytna; neuter sprytne; plural sprytni for masculine or mixed, sprytne for feminine or neuter. Adverbs: sprytnie. Comparative forms: sprytniejszy (more clever), najsprytnieszy or najsprytniejszy (most clever); more common are forms like “bardziej sprytny” or the superlative “najbardziej sprytny.” Etymology traces to noun spryt meaning resourcefulness or craftiness; related words include spryt (noun) and sprytnie (adverb).