stanowi

Stanowi is the third-person singular present tense form of the Polish verb stanowić, meaning to constitute, to form, or to represent. The infinitive is stanowić, and the corresponding plural form is stanowią. Stanowi is used when a singular subject constitutes a part or a whole, as in the sentence “To stanowi część większej całości.”

The form is common in written and formal Polish, including academic, statistical, legal, and journalistic styles. In everyday speech, speakers may choose synonyms such as tworzy, składa się na, or być częścią, depending on the desired nuance and register. Stanowi often signals that what is described has a constitutive or defining role within a larger context.

Etymology and related forms: Stanowi derives from the verb stanowić. The root is linked to the noun stan (state, condition) and shares cognates with related verbs in other Slavic languages. The present-tense form follows regular Polish conjugation patterns.

Usage notes: The subject governs the form; stanowi requires a singular subject, while a plural subject takes stanowią. Expressions like stanowi część (constitutes a part) or stanowi podstawę (constitutes the basis) are common ways to convey a constitutive or foundational relationship. The term is largely neutral and widely accepted in formal writing, though tone can be adjusted with synonyms in more colloquial contexts.