pewnemu

This is the 13509th most frequent Polish word.


pewnemu

"Certainly" or "to a certain" (depending on context).


The word 'pewnemu' in this context is a dative case of 'pewien' which means 'a certain'. It modifies 'psu' (dog) to indicate a specific, though unidentified, entity.

Pewnemu psu udało się uciec z podwórka.

A certain dog managed to escape from the yard.


Here, 'pewnemu' is again functioning as a dative case modifier for the noun 'człowiekowi' (man), indicating an unspecified individual referred to contextually.

Pewnemu człowiekowi podano kawę.

A certain man was served coffee.


In this sentence, 'pewnemu' modifies 'znajomemu' (acquaintance) in the dative case, specifying an acquaintance without detailing exactly who they are.

Opowiedziałem pewnemu znajomemu o moich planach.

I told an acquaintance of mine about my plans.