zatajeniu

Zatajeniu is a Polish noun that denotes the act or state of concealing information, facts, or evidence. It derives from the verb zataić, meaning to conceal or suppress, and is used in both everyday language and more formal contexts to refer to deliberate withholding of information. The form zatajeniu appears as an inflected variant used in sentences to indicate the object or state of concealment, for example in phrases like w zatajeniu faktów or w zatajeniu dokumentów.

In usage, zatajeniu is commonly employed in discussions of journalism, law, politics, business, and historiography. It describes intentional concealment that can affect transparency, accountability, or the integrity of processes such as investigations, financial reporting, or archival work. While sometimes argued as a necessary measure for privacy or security, in most professional and legal contexts zatajeniu carries a presumption of wrongdoing if undertaken to mislead or evade scrutiny.

Etymologically, the term is built from the prefix za- (indicating completion or concealment) and the root taua- stemming from zataić, with the standard Polish noun-forming suffix -enie. The instrumental or dative form zatajeniu is used to link the concept to actions, states, or actors within a sentence.

See also topics related to transparency, concealment, cover-up, fraud, censorship, and accountability. Given its moral and legal implications, discussion of zatajeniu often intersects with ethics, governance, and media integrity.