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Polish Verb: Mieć = to have

Hey there, in this chapter, we are going to talk about the Polish verb "mieć" which means "to have."
It's one of the most commonly used verbs in the Polish language, and it's essential to know how to use it in different contexts. Today, we'll learn how to conjugate "mieć" in the present tense and how to use it in a sentence with examples.

Conjugation of "mieć" in the present tense:
Let's start with the present tense of "mieć." In Polish, the verb "mieć" changes its form depending on the subject of the sentence. Here are the conjugation forms of "mieć" for each subject pronoun:

Ja mam - I have
Ty masz - You have (informal)
On/ona/ono ma - He/she/it has
My mamy - We have
Wy macie - You have (plural)
Oni mają - They have

Examples of "mieć" in a sentence:
Now that we know the conjugation forms of "mieć," let's see how to use it in a sentence. Here are some examples:

Ja mam psa - I have a dog.
Ty masz dużo pracy - You have a lot of work.
Ona ma piękne włosy - She has beautiful hair.
My mamy duży dom - We have a big house.
Wy macie dużo pieniędzy - You have a lot of money.
Oni mają dużo czasu - They have a lot of time.

[ Note a few things to remember:
"Ty" has a formal way of saying it more about this in later chapters.
"Ono" the neuter way is used when speaking to a child.
"Oni" is used when there is ATLEAST one Male in the group if not then,
"One" is used for a feminine group. ]

Now to have a better grasp on this chapter try going back to find if you can find this verb in other sentences as well as figuring out what other verbs you can find, conjugate and replace with words you already know.

So, that's it for today's chapter on the Polish verb "mieć." We've learned how to conjugate "mieć" in the present tense, and we've seen some examples of how to use it in a sentence. Don't forget to practice and use this verb as much as possible to improve your Polish language skills. Thank you for reading, and see you in the next chapter!