zdolnemu

Zdolnemu is the dative singular form of the Polish adjective zdolny, meaning capable or talented. In Polish, adjectives decline to agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case, so zdolny becomes zdolnemu when used with a masculine or neuter noun in the dative case.

As a grammatical form, zdolnemu does not stand alone as a separate word with its own meaning; it is one of the inflected forms of zdolny. It is used when the noun it describes is in the dative case, often in sentences that convey an action directed toward someone or something, such as giving, helping, or addressing. For example: Pomagam zdolnemu uczniowi, meaning “I help the capable student.” In this sentence, zdolnemu agrees in gender and case with uczniowi (dative singular masculine).

Usage notes and nuance: zdolny generally translates to capable or talented, and its inflected forms (including zdolnemu) reflect exact grammatical relations rather than a separate lexical entry. The word can describe people, groups, or things judged by their abilities, and it commonly appears in educational, professional, or evaluative contexts. When translating or using the form, the surrounding noun, pronoun, and prepositions determine the precise meaning and case.

Overall, zdolnemu is a routine inflectional form used to express “to/for the capable one” in masculine or neuter dative contexts, derived from the base adjective zdolny.