Questions & Answers about Chcemy rewanżu.
What does chcemy mean, and what is its basic dictionary form?
Chcemy means we want.
Its dictionary form is chcieć = to want.
This is the 1st person plural present-tense form:
- chcę = I want
- chcesz = you want
- chce = he/she/it wants
- chcemy = we want
- chcecie = you all want
- chcą = they want
So Chcemy rewanżu. literally starts with We want ...
Why is it rewanżu, not rewanż?
Because after chcieć (to want), Polish often uses the genitive case, especially with nouns like this.
The basic form is:
- rewanż = rematch / revenge / return match
But in this sentence it appears as:
- rewanżu = genitive singular
So:
- Chcemy rewanżu. = We want a rematch / We want revenge / We want to get even, depending on context
This is one of those patterns that learners simply need to get used to: Polish often changes the noun after a verb, where English would not.
Can I also say Chcemy rewanż?
Sometimes you may hear or see forms with the accusative in modern Polish, but Chcemy rewanżu is a very natural and standard phrase.
For a learner, the safest choice is:
- chcieć + genitive in expressions like this
So Chcemy rewanżu is the version you should learn first.
What exactly does rewanż mean here?
Rewanż can mean a few related things, depending on context:
- a rematch — especially in sports or competition
- revenge / getting even
- sometimes returning a favor, though that is a different kind of context
For example:
- after losing a game, Chcemy rewanżu often means We want a rematch
- after being wronged or defeated, it can mean We want revenge or We want payback
So the exact English translation depends on the situation.
Is rewanż masculine?
Yes. Rewanż is a masculine noun.
Its basic singular pattern looks like this:
- nominative: rewanż
- genitive: rewanżu
- dative: rewanżowi
- accusative: rewanż
- instrumental: rewanżem
- locative: rewanżu
In your sentence, the form is genitive singular: rewanżu.
Why is there no word for we in the sentence?
Because Polish usually does not need subject pronouns when the verb already shows who is doing the action.
- chcemy already means we want
So:
- Chcemy rewanżu. = We want a rematch / revenge.
You could say:
- My chcemy rewanżu.
But my is usually added only for emphasis, for example:
- My chcemy rewanżu, a oni nie.
We want a rematch, and they do not.
Is the word order fixed?
No, Polish word order is fairly flexible.
The most neutral version is:
- Chcemy rewanżu.
But you could also say:
- Rewanżu chcemy.
That version puts more emphasis on rewanżu.
So the sentence order can change for style, emphasis, or contrast, even though the basic meaning stays similar.
How do you pronounce Chcemy rewanżu?
A rough pronunciation guide for an English speaker is:
- chcemy ≈ H-tsEH-mih
- rewanżu ≈ reh-VAHN-zhoo
A few helpful notes:
- ch in Polish sounds like a hard h
- cz sounds like English ch, but here in chcemy you get a consonant cluster, so it can feel tricky
- ż sounds like the s in measure
- rz often sounds like ż, but in rewanż the ending is written with ż, not rz
You do not need perfect pronunciation at first; the hardest part here for many learners is the beginning of chcemy.
Why is there no article like a or the?
Because Polish does not have articles like English a/an and the.
So:
- rewanż
- rewanżu
can mean:
- a rematch
- the rematch
- revenge
- some revenge
The exact meaning is understood from context.
That is why Chcemy rewanżu can be translated in more than one way, depending on the situation.
Is this sentence formal or informal?
It is neutral and works in both spoken and written Polish.
- It is not especially formal
- It is not slangy
- It sounds natural in everyday speech, sports commentary, headlines, and dramatic statements
For example, a team, fans, or players could all say:
- Chcemy rewanżu!
It can sound especially strong or emotional if said with emphasis or an exclamation mark.
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