Breakdown of Przekazuję jedwab wraz z aksamitem.
jedwab
silk
aksamit
velvet
przekazać
to pass something on
wraz z
together with; along with
Questions & Answers about Przekazuję jedwab wraz z aksamitem.
Why is there no word for I in the sentence?
In Polish, the subject pronoun is often omitted because the verb ending already shows who is doing the action.
Here, przekazuję means I am handing over / I hand over / I transfer. The ending -ę tells you the subject is I.
So:
- Przekazuję jedwab wraz z aksamitem. = I am handing over silk along with velvet.
- Ja przekazuję... is possible, but ja is usually added only for emphasis, contrast, or clarity.
What exactly does przekazuję mean here?
Przekazuję is the 1st person singular present tense of przekazywać.
Depending on context, it can mean:
- I hand over
- I pass on
- I transfer
- I convey
In this sentence, it most naturally means something like I am handing over or I transfer.
A useful point for learners: Polish present tense can often translate into either simple present or present continuous in English, depending on context.
Why is it jedwab, but aksamitem?