utrzymywany

Utrzymywany is a Polish participial adjective formed from the verb utrzymywać, which means to maintain, keep, or support. It denotes a state or condition of being kept or kept up by someone or something else. The form is used to describe objects, conditions, or systems that are regularly cared for or supported.

Morphology and usage: In Polish, utrzymywany inflects like an adjective. Masculine singular is utrzymywany, feminine singular utrzymywana, neuter singular utrzymywane. Plural forms exist for different genders and numbers, following standard agreement patterns for adjectives. The participle commonly appears with phrases like utrzymywany przez (maintained by) to indicate the agent responsible for the maintenance.

Common meanings and contexts: The term covers a range from physical maintenance to ongoing support. It can describe things kept in good condition, kept according to a plan, or financially or logistically supported over time. Examples include: System jest utrzymywany przez firmę (The system is maintained by the company). Instalacja utrzymywana jest w dobrym stanie (The installation is kept in good condition). Konto utrzymywany jest na koszt sponsora (The account is maintained at the sponsor’s expense).

See also: utrzymanie (maintenance), utrzymujący (the one who maintains), utrzymywany in various grammatical forms.