How to Use Present Tense Verbs in Polish

Understanding Present Tense in Polish

The present tense in Polish is used to describe actions that are currently happening or general truths. Unlike English, Polish verbs conjugate according to the subject.

Conjugation of Polish Verbs

To conjugate Polish verbs in the present tense, you need to know the verb endings. Each person (I, you, he/she/it, we, you all, they) uses a different ending. Here is a simple breakdown:

• Ja (I) -ę
• Ty (You) -esz
• On/Ona/Ono (He/She/It) -e
• My (We) -emy
• Wy (You all) -ecie
• Oni/One (They) -ą

Regular and Irregular Verbs

Most Polish verbs are regular and follow a predictable pattern, but some are irregular and change more drastically. It's important to learn these exceptions as they are commonly used in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences in Polish

Here are a few examples of sentences using present tense verbs in Polish:

Common Mistakes to Avoid

One common mistake is using the infinitive form instead of the conjugated form. Remember to adjust the verb endings according to the subject of the sentence.