Welcome to this chapter on Polish verbs. In this video, we'll be talking about the verb "być," which means "to be." This verb is an important part of the Polish language, and is used in many different contexts. So, let's get started!
Explanation of the Conjugation:
The verb "być" is a very irregular verb in Polish, which means that its conjugation does not follow a regular pattern. Let's take a look at the six different forms of the verb "być" in the present tense:
"ja jestem" - I am
"ty jesteś" - you are (informal)
"on/ona/ono jest" - he/she/it is
"my jesteśmy" - we are
"wy jesteście" - you are (formal or plural)
"oni są" - they are.
As you can see, the endings of the verb change depending on the subject of the sentence.
Examples of Use:
Let's take a look at some examples of how we can use the verb "być" in sentences:
"Jestem Kasia" - I am Kasia
[ Note here we choose to not add the "Ja" as the verb explains it. ]
"Ona jest piękna" - She is beautiful
"Jesteśmy w restauracji" - We are in a restaurant.
[ Note here we add the personal pronoun to make the sentence more clear ]
"Czy jesteście gotowi?" - Are you ready? (formal or plural).
"Są bardzo zmęczeni" - They are very tired.
That's it for this chapter on the verb "być" in Polish. Remember that this verb is used in many different contexts, and is a very important part of the language. With some practice, you'll be able to master the conjugation of this verb and use it in your own sentences. Thanks for reaching!
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