wykwalifikowan

Wykwalifikowan is not a standard dictionary headword in modern Polish; the common form is wykwalifikowany, meaning qualified or skilled. The sequence wykwalifikowan appears as part of inflected forms of that adjective, such as wykwalifikowanego (genitive singular masculine) or wykwalifikowanemu (dative singular), and in plural forms like wykwalifikowani. In everyday use, the bare form wykwalifikowan is rarely, if ever, used on its own as a predicate or modifier.

Meaning and usage

Wykwalifikowany describes a person, group, or thing that possesses the necessary qualifications, education, or credentials for a task or role. It is widely used in employment, education, and professional contexts. Examples include wykwalifikowana kadra (qualified staff), wykwalifikowany specjalista (qualified specialist), or wykwalifikowane umiejętności (qualified skills). The term is often contrasted with niekwalifikowany (unqualified) or with phrases referring to specific qualifications or certifications.

Morphology and grammar

The root kwalifik- combines with Polish adjectival endings to form wykwalifikowany (masc. sing.), wykwalifikowana (fem. sing.), wykwalifikowane (neut. sg. or pl.), and their inflected variants. The adjective also appears in plural and in various cases, for example wykwalifikowanego, wykwalifikowanemu, wykwalifikowanych, wykwalifikowanymi, depending on gender, number, and case. This pattern is typical for adjectives formed from verbs or nouns indicating qualification, rather than a standalone lemma.

Etymology and related terms

Wykwalifikowany derives from kwalifikacja (qualification) and kwalifikować (to qualify). The term reflects the broader vocabulary around education, training, and professional credentials and is related to other Polish words such as kwalifikacyjny (qualifying/pertaining to qualification) and niekwalifikowany (unqualified). Related concepts include kwalifikacja zawodowa (professional qualification) and wykształcenie (education/training).