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Questions & Answers about Wysyłam zgłoszenie szkody.
Why is it wysyłam and not a form with ja?
In Polish, the subject pronoun is usually omitted when it is clear from the verb ending.
wysyłam already means I am sending or I send, so ja is not necessary.
You could say Ja wysyłam zgłoszenie szkody, but that adds emphasis, like I’m the one sending the claim.
What tense is wysyłam?
wysyłam is the 1st person singular present tense of wysyłać.
Depending on context, Polish present tense can translate into English as:
- I send
- I am sending
So Wysyłam zgłoszenie szkody can mean either I’m sending a damage claim or I send a damage claim, though in many real situations the first is more natural.
Why is it szkody and not szkoda?