wasza

Wasza is the feminine singular form of the Polish possessive determiner used to express the second-person possessive in a formal or ceremonial context. It translates to "your" in English when modifying feminine nouns and agrees with the gender and number of the noun it modifies. Wasza forms part of the set wasz (masculine singular), wasza (feminine singular), and wasze (neuter singular and plural), reflecting standard Polish gender and number agreement.

In practice, wasza appears primarily in formal address, ceremonial language, or historical texts. It is common in phrases directed at persons of high rank or in religious contexts, such as Wasza Wysokość (Your Highness) or Wasza Ekscelencjo (Your Excellency). Its use signals politeness and reverence and is less common in everyday casual speech, where speakers typically use the second-person pronouns and possessives appropriate to informality, such as twoja/twoje/twój.

Grammatical notes point to its role as a possessive adjective rather than a pronoun. It inflects to match the noun it accompanies, so wasza appears with feminine nouns, while the masculine form wasz or the neuter/plural form wasze would be used with corresponding nouns. In modern usage, wasza is mainly encountered in formal writing, historical narratives, or address forms, and is largely supplanted by less ceremonial language in everyday conversation.

See also: Polish grammar, possessive adjectives, formal address in Polish.