Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal way to convey excellence, you can use znakomity. If you want to describe something that evokes surprise and wonder in a formal context, use zadziwiający. In very informal settings, the slang term zajebisty is used to mean amazing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender of the noun it describes. Use niesamowita for feminine nouns, such as kobieta (woman) or przygoda (adventure). Use the neuter form niesamowite for neuter nouns, like dziecko (child) or doświadczenie (experience). When describing a group of people that includes at least one male, use the masculine personal plural form niesamowici.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of niesamowity is /ɲɛ.sa.mɔˈvi.tɘ/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, niesamowity can still describe something eerie, uncanny, or spooky rather than just positive.
- The slang term zajebisty is derived from a vulgar root referring to the act of intercourse.
- The word is built upon the Proto-Slavic root 'samъ', which means 'self', making the word's history an exploration of identity rather than just quality.
Examples in context
- Jesteś niesamowity.You're amazing.This is useful for telling someone they are amazing using niesamowity.Tatoeba #5558341 by BeataB, translation #1109958 by Scott
- Tom był niesamowity.Tom was amazing.This is useful for describing how someone was amazing in the past using niesamowity.Tatoeba #5558389 by BeataB, translation #2239729 by CK
- Twój kraj jest niesamowity!Your country is amazing!This is useful for expressing that a country is amazing using niesamowity.Tatoeba #2137673 by dryhay, translation #2137674 by dryhay
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Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are discussing a recent concert they attended.
- KrzysztofTen koncert był niesamowity!That concert was amazing!
- AgnieszkaTak, muzyka była wspaniała.Yes, the music was wonderful.
- KrzysztofMasz niesamowity gust muzyczny.You have amazing musical taste.
- AgnieszkaDziękuję, to bardzo miłe.Thank you, that is very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry niesamowity, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries niesamowity, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
