Understanding the Infinitive Form of Verbs in Polish
In Polish, verbs have a special form called the infinitive. Think of it like the verb's name or its basic form, just like in English when we say 'to eat', 'to play', or 'to run'. In Polish, infinitives usually end in -ć or -c.
Important Points
- Infinitives often end in -ć or -c, like 'jeść' (to eat) or 'móc' (to be able to).
- Infinitives can be used after certain verbs to show what action is being talked about.
- Infinitives can be used to express purpose, like 'to learn' or 'to play'.
- In questions, infinitives can be used to ask about actions, like 'What do you want to do?'
- Infinitives are not changed by who is doing the action or when it happens.
Let's look at some examples of how infinitives are used in sentences. Remember, these are the basic forms of the verbs, and they don't change depending on who is doing the action.
Examples
- Chcę jeść ciastko. (I want to eat a cookie.)
- Lubię grać w piłkę. (I like to play soccer.)
- Muszę iść do szkoły. (I have to go to school.)
By understanding how to use infinitive forms, you can talk about actions more clearly and express what you want to do, like eating, playing, or learning. Remember, the infinitive form is simple and doesn't change, making it easy to use in many different sentences.