malowniczy
picturesque / scenic
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
malɔvˈɲi.t͡ʂɨ
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Cultural Note
Derived from 'malować' (to paint), 'malowniczy' literally means 'painterly.' It's the highest compliment for scenery in Polish. Poland's most malownicze places include the Dunajec River Gorge, the Bieszczady Mountains, and the colored houses of Wrocław's Old Town.
📝 Example Sentences
Znaleźliśmy malowniczą wioskę nad jeziorem.
We found a picturesque village by the lake.
Trasa była malownicza i pełna niespodzianek.
The route was scenic and full of surprises.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | malownicze |
| feminine | malownicza |
| masculine | malowniczy |
| plural_other | malownicze |
| plural_masculine_personal | malowniczy |