zdobyte

Zdobyte is a Polish past passive participle formed from the verb zdobyć, meaning to obtain or acquire. It functions as an adjective or participle and agrees with the noun it modifies: zdobyty (masc. sing.), zdobyta (fem. sing.), zdobyte (neut. sing. or plural). The form zdobyte is commonly used to describe things that have been obtained, such as “zdobyte doświadczenie” (experience gained) or “zdobyte punkty” (points earned).

Usage notes: As an attributive adjective, it typically precedes the noun in Polish, e.g., “zdobyte nagrody” or “zdobyte doświadczenie.” It can also appear predicatively in constructions with a linking verb, though it is most natural when describing a result of action, competition, study, or exploration. The nuance is that the thing has been earned rather than simply possessed; for example, “zdobyte doświadczenie” emphasizes effort, whereas “posiadane doświadczenie” would emphasize possession.

Derivation and related forms: The noun from the same root is “zdobycie” (the act of obtaining). The imperfective verb “zdobywać” is used for ongoing acquisition, while the perfective “zdobyć” denotes a completed acquisition. The word is common in journalism, sports, education, and everyday language.