zabroniona

Zabroniona is a Polish adjective meaning "forbidden" or "prohibited." It is the feminine singular form of the past passive participle derived from the verb zabronić, which means "to forbid." In Polish, adjectives agree with the gender and number of the noun they modify, so zabroniona corresponds to feminine singular nouns. The masculine singular form is zabroniony, and the neuter singular form is zabronione; plural forms vary by gender and number.

Common usage of zabroniona appears in signage, rules, and legal language. It is often used before a noun to designate something that may not be done or accessed, as in strefa zabroniona (forbidden area). It can also function as a predicate adjective in sentences such as Wejście jest zabronione (Entry is prohibited) or To działanie jest zabronione (This action is prohibited). The term carries a formal or authoritative tone and is widely understood in official contexts.

Etymology: zabroniona originates from the verb zabronić ("to forbid"), which is formed with the prefix za- attached to bronić, the root meaning “to defend.” The meaning has shifted in modern usage to denote prohibition.

See also: zakaz (ban, prohibition), dozwolony (allowed), dozwolenie (permission). Usage notes: zabroniona is used with feminine nouns; other gender/number forms exist to match surrounding words. It remains common in everyday speech, official notices, and legal or regulatory text.