wszelkiego

Wszelkiego is the genitive singular form of the Polish adjective ws eselki, meaning "every" or "all kinds of." It is used to express inclusivity across kinds or types and appears most often in formal, literary, or ceremonial language. Common phrases include wszelkiego rodzaju and wszelkiego dobra, which translate to "of all kinds" and "all kinds of good," respectively.

Grammatically, wszelkiego functions as a genitive singular modifier. It agrees with masculine singular or neuter nouns in the genitive case. The feminine counterpart is wszelkiej, as in wszelkiej maści (of every kind). This gender-specific matching is typical of Polish adjectives and can be seen in other fixed expressions such as wszelkiego rodzaju, wszelkiego dobra, czy wszelkiej maści.

Usage and tone examples:

- wszelkiego rodzaju obawy (fears of all kinds)

- wszelkiego dobra (all kinds of good)

- życzę ci wszelkiego dobra (I wish you all the best)

- wszelkiej maści problemy (problems of every kind)

In contemporary usage, wszelkiego is often found in formal or ceremonial writing and can sound archaic in everyday speech. For neutral or more colloquial style, speakers may substitute expressions like różnego rodzaju or każdego rodzaju.

Etymology and related forms: wszelkiego derives from wszelek, the genitive form of ws selki, the old Polish adjective meaning "every" or "all kinds." The construction mirrors other Polish adjectives that form genitive singular endings to modify nouns in varied gender contexts. Related phrases include wszelkiego rodzaju and wszelkiej maści, which preserve the same sense of universal inclusivity across categories.