wydano

Wydano is a Polish verb form derived from wydać, meaning to issue, publish, or release. It represents the past tense in the passive or impersonal construction, typically used in third-person singular: for example, “Wydano komunikat” means a communiqué was issued. In many sentences the subject performing the action is omitted, with the emphasis placed on the fact that something was issued.

Etymology: the form comes from the prefix wy- (“out” or completion) added to dać (“to give”), producing the sense of handing out or releasing something.

Usage: The form is common in formal and bureaucratic language, journalism, and official announcements. It is used for documents, statements, publications, or orders being issued: “Wydano decyzję,” “Wydano komunikat prasowy,” “Wydano nowy numer magazynu.” It can also describe the spending or distribution of funds in a impersonal sense: “Wydano znaczną sumę.” The agent performing the action is often not stated.

Related forms: The past participle wydany agrees with a noun when used as an adjective (e.g., wydany dokument – issued document). The noun wydanie denotes an issue or edition (e.g., pierwsze wydanie – first edition). Related verbs include wydać (to issue/publish) and nouns such as wydawca (publisher).

See also: In Polish grammar, wydano exemplifies the impersonal/passive past construction frequently found in reporting and formal prose.