szerszej

Szerszej is a grammatical form in Polish rather than a separate word or a proper noun. It is the feminine singular oblique case form (genitive, dative, and locative) of the adjective derived from szeroki, meaning wider or broader. In other words, szerszej appears when a feminine noun is referenced in a context requiring a non-nominative case.

Usage and examples

- szerszej publiczności (to a broader audience) – genitive of the feminine noun publiczność.

- w szerszej perspektywie (in a broader perspective) – locative/dative contexts with feminine nouns.

- szerszej gamie produktów (a broader range of products) – genitive with feminine noun gama, here modified by an oblique form.

Meaning and function

Szerszej conveys a larger scope or breadth relative to a referenced point, aligning with the comparative sense of szeroki. It is used when the noun being described is feminine and not in the nominative case.

Relation to other forms

- Szerszy is the masculine singular nominative (or universal base in the comparative sense).

- Szersza is the feminine nominative singular.

- Szerszej specifically marks feminine nouns in genitive, dative, or locative cases.

Etymology

The form derives from the root szer- in the adjective szeroki, with standard Polish feminine endings; szerszej is one of the reflexes used in oblique cases.

See also

- szeroki

- szerzej (adverb meaning “more widely”)

- szeroko (adverb meaning “widely”)

Notes

Szerszej is not a standalone noun; it is a declined adjective form used in proper grammatical contexts to modify feminine nouns.