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"We" in Polish: my
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We in Polish is my. My is we as subject; nas is an object or genitive form, while first-person plural verbs end differently from singular.
A first use of we
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How to pronounce my
Say it
mih
/mɨ/
In my, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in my normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"We" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| my | We The main expression for we. | The main expression for we. |
| nas | We Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use my in real life
- 1A first use of we
My mieszkamy razem.
We live together.
This is a natural setting for my.
- 2A second conversational context
My też jedziemy do Krakowa.
We are also going to Krakow.
Notice how my fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
My mamy rezerwację.
We have a reservation.
My is we as subject; nas is an object or genitive form, while first-person plural verbs end differently from singular.
Mistakes English speakers make with my
Incorrect: my mieszkam
Correct: my
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is my. My is we as subject; nas is an object or genitive form, while first-person plural verbs end differently from singular.
Incorrect: my jest w domu
Correct: my
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in my; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
My is we as subject; nas is an object or genitive form, while first-person plural verbs end differently from singular.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice we
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
My mieszkamy razem.
We live together.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
My też jedziemy do Krakowa.
We are also going to Krakow.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "We" in Polish
When should I say my?
My is we as subject; nas is an object or genitive form, while first-person plural verbs end differently from singular.
Is nas another way to say we?
Nas is a useful related expression. The main form here is my; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with my?
Avoid my mieszkam. The correct expression is my; My is we as subject; nas is an object or genitive form, while first-person plural verbs end differently from singular.
Can you show my in a sentence?
My mamy rezerwację. — We have a reservation.
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