sztywne

Sztywne is a Polish adjective meaning rigid, stiff, or inflexible. It is used to describe objects that resist deformation as well as ideas, rules, or attitudes that are unyielding. The form sztywne is the appropriate agreement when describing neuter nouns in the singular or when referring to plural nouns in many contexts (for example, sztywne ciało, sztywne ramy, sztywne drzwi).

In technical contexts, sztywność (rigidity) is a key property in physics and engineering. Phrases such as ciało sztywne (a rigid body) or połączenia sztywne (rigid joints) are common in discussions of mechanics and structural analysis. The term helps distinguish materials or assemblies that do not undergo noticeable plastic deformation under load from those that do.

In everyday language, sztywne is also used to characterize behavior and rules. Sztywne zasady (rigid rules) or sztywna postawa (stiff posture) convey a sense of inflexibility or formality. The adjective can describe both concrete objects, like sztywne drzwi (rigid doors), and more abstract concepts, such as procedures or social norms that leave little room for adaptation.

Notes: Sztywne is closely related to the noun sztywność (rigidity) and the related adjective sztywny. It appears across disciplines and everyday speech to convey stiffness, hardness, or lack of flexibility in physical or conceptual terms.