Language/Polish/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Polish. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Conjugation
The verb "have" in Polish is mieć. It is an irregular verb, so it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. Here is the conjugation of the verb mieć in the present tense:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | mam (IPA: [mam]) | mamy (IPA: [ˈmamɨ]) |
| You | masz (IPA: [masʂ]) | macie (IPA: [ˈmat͡sʲɛ]) |
| He/She/It | ma (IPA: [ma]) | mają (IPA: [ˈmajɔ̃]) |
| We | mamy (IPA: [ˈmamɨ]) | mamy (IPA: [ˈmamɨ]) |
| You | macie (IPA: [ˈmat͡sʲɛ]) | macie (IPA: [ˈmat͡sʲɛ]) |
| They | mają (IPA: [ˈmajɔ̃]) | mają (IPA: [ˈmajɔ̃]) |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb mieć in sentences:
| Polish | Pronunciation (IPA) | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ja mam kota. | [ja mam ˈkɔta] | I have a cat. |
| Ty masz psa. | [tɨ masʂ ˈpsa] | You have a dog. |
| Ona ma krzesło. | [ˈɔna ma ˈkrzɛswɔ] | She has a chair. |
| My mamy samochód. | [mɨ ˈmamɨ sɔˈmɔxud] | We have a car. |
| Wy macie rower. | [vɨ ˈmat͡sʲɛ ˈrɔvɛr] | You have a bike. |
| Oni mają książkę. | [ˈɔni ˈmajɔ̃ ˈkɕɔ̃ʐkɛ] | They have a book. |
Uses
The verb mieć can be used in many different ways. Here are some of the most common uses:
Possession
The verb mieć is used to express possession. For example:
- Ja mam kota. (I have a cat.)
- Ty masz psa. (You have a dog.)
Age
The verb mieć is also used to express age. For example:
- On ma trzynaście lat. (He is thirteen years old.)
- Ona ma dwadzieścia lat. (She is twenty years old.)
Feelings
The verb mieć can also be used to express feelings. For example:
- Ja mam zimno. (I am cold.)
- Ty masz głodny. (You are hungry.)
Experiences
The verb mieć can also be used to express experiences. For example:
- On ma doświadczenie w pracy. (He has experience in working.)
- Ona ma doświadczenie w nauce. (She has experience in studying.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb mieć in Polish. We have looked at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. To improve your Polish Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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