uczestniczek

Uczestniczek is the genitive plural form of the feminine noun uczestniczka, which denotes a female participant in an event, activity, or process. The term is used when describing female participants in contexts governed by a requirement for the genitive case, such as quantities, proportions, or after certain prepositions.

Etymology and grammar: uczestniczka is formed from the verb uczestniczyć (to participate) with the agentive suffix -ka, yielding a feminine noun meaning a female participant. In Polish declension, the genitive plural of this noun is uczestniczek, a form that appears in phrases referring to multiple women who participate.

Usage and examples: Common constructions include liczba uczestniczek (the number of female participants), wśród uczestniczek konferencji (among the female participants of the conference), or grupa uczestniczek warsztatów (a group of female participants of workshops). The nominative singular is uczestniczka, and the nominative plural is uczestniczki.

Relation to related terms: The masculine counterpart is uczestnik, with genitive plural uczestników, while the feminine singular is uczestniczka. The term oraz its variants appear in formal writing, journalism, and official documents to specify gender and grammatical case accurately.

Notes: Uczestniczek is not a separate concept but a grammatical form used to refer to female participants in contexts requiring the genitive case. Its correct usage helps convey precise reference to women involved in events or activities.