zaangaowany

Zaangaowany is a Polish adjective meaning “engaged,” “involved,” or “committed.” It describes a person who actively participates in a task or activity, or who has a strong personal or emotional investment in a project, cause, work, or relationship.

Origin and forms: the adjective is derived from the verb angażować (to engage, to commit). It is formed with the prefix za- and has gendered and number-specific forms: zaangażowany (masculine singular), zaangażowana (feminine singular), zaangażowane (neuter singular or plural). The related noun zaangażowanie denotes engagement or commitment.

Usage and contexts: zaangażowany can describe professional, social, or personal involvement. Examples: “Jest bardzo zaangażowany w ten projekt” (He is very engaged in this project); “firma ceni pracowników za ich zaangażowanie” (the company values employees for their engagement). In civic or political contexts, phrases such as “zaangażowany obywatel” or “zaangażowanie społeczne” refer to active participation in public life.

Related terms and nuances: common synonyms include oddany and zaabsorbowany, while antonyms might be bierny (passive) or apatyczny (apathetic). The word is widely used in workplace language, education, media discussions about motivation, organizational culture, and community involvement.