zdrowszy

Zdrowszy is the Polish comparative form of the adjective zdrowy, meaning “healthier.” It is used to compare healthfulness between two or more things, states, or choices. The word is formed from the stem zdrow- with the comparative suffix -szy and agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case (for example: zdrowszy człowiek, zdrowsza žena, zdrowsze jedzenie).

In usage, zdrowszy commonly describes people, diets, lifestyles, foods, and products that are more health-promoting than alternatives. It can appear with the comparative particles od or niż to make a direct comparison: "To jest zdrowszy wybór," "Jest zdrowszy od tamtego." It is frequently found in everyday speech, health campaigns, and consumer labeling, though the health claim is relative and depends on context and evidence.

Limitations and nuance: asserting that something is zdrowszy does not guarantee overall health, which is influenced by many factors. In formal or medical contexts, more precise terminology or measurements are typically used, and claims may require substantiation.

Related terms include zdrowie (health) and zdrowy (healthy). The superlative form is najzdrowszy (the healthiest). The word zdrowszy thus functions as a standard comparative adjective in Polish, used to express a relative increase in healthfulness.