wszystkim

Wszystkim is a Polish word that serves as the dative plural form of the pronoun wszyscy, meaning “everyone” or “all people.” It is used when the group of people is the indirect object or recipient of an action, often in expressions of wishing, thanking, or informing.

In everyday usage, wszystkie forms of the pronoun decline with case, number, and person. Wszystkim appears in contexts where the action is directed toward a group: for example, after verbs that require the dative case such as dziękuję (thank you) or życzę (I wish). Common sentences include Dziękuję wszystkim za pomoc (I thank everyone for the help) and Życzę wszystkim miłego dnia (I wish everyone a nice day). It can also occur with adjectives or participles, as in Wszystkim chętnym informuję, że spotkanie zostaje przeniesione (I inform all those interested that the meeting has been moved).

Usage notes: wszyscy is used for addressing groups of people, while the genitive form wszystkiego/wszystkich is used in phrases like dla wszystkich (for everyone) where the genitive is required after certain prepositions. All forms retain a neutral, inclusive tone in formal and informal communication.

Etymology and relation to other forms: wszystkie derives from the Proto-Slavic root for “all.” The form wszyscy covers the plural nominative, while Wszystkim is specifically the dative plural form used when directing something to a group. See also wszyscy, wszystko.