zdobione

Zdobione is a Polish term that functions as an adjective and a participle form derived from the verb zdobić, meaning to decorate. It denotes that a subject possesses ornamentation or decorative elements. The word reflects a state or quality resulting from decoration and is commonly used in description of objects, works of art, and architectural details.

In usage, zdobione describes items with visible ornamentation, such as furniture, glass, textiles, or architectural facades. Examples include “zdobione snycerką meble” (furniture decorated with carving), “zdobione motywami roślinnymi” (decorated with plant motifs), or “zdobione srebrnymi inkrustacjami” (decorated with silver inlays). The form agrees with the noun it modifies, producing variants such as zdobiony, zdobiona, and zdobione, depending on gender and number.

Etymologically, zdobione comes from the verb zdobić (to decorate) with adjectival and participial suffixation. It is widely used in museums, catalog descriptions, art criticism, and everyday language to emphasize the decorative aspect of a subject rather than its function.

See also: zdobić, ornamentacja, dekoracja, zdobienie.