wtórnie

Wtórnie is a Polish adverb meaning “again,” “a second time,” or “repeatedly.” It is primarily used in formal, literary, or technical language and is less common in everyday speech. The word signals repetition of an action or statement and can modify verbs or whole clauses.

In usage, wtórnie often conveys a deliberate or emphasized repetition, such as in official or scholarly texts. Examples might include phrases like wtórnie podkreślono konieczność spełnienia warunków or wtórnie zbadano ten przypadek, where the repetition is part of restating or reaffirming a point.

Etymology and related forms: wtórnie is formed from the adjective wtórny, meaning “repeated” or “secondary,” with the adverbial suffix -nie. Related terms include wtórność (the noun denoting recurrence or repetitiveness) and wtórny, the adjective from which the adverb derives.

Nuance and equivalents: wtórnie differs from ponownie or znowu, which are more common in everyday language. While ponownie simply means “again” in a general sense, wtórnie carries a nuance of repetition that is deliberate, formal, or reiterative, often used to reinforce an observation or instruction.

See also: ponownie, znowu.