Ona jest tutaj.

to be

Breakdown of Ona jest tutaj.

• ona: she
• tutaj: here

Questions & Answers about Ona jest tutaj.

Why is ona used here instead of other pronouns like on or ono?

In Polish, ona is specifically the feminine singular pronoun in the nominative case, meaning she. If you were referring to a masculine subject, you would use on, and for a neuter subject (usually objects or concepts), you would use ono.

Is jest always required in this kind of sentence, or can it be omitted?

To say she is here, you normally need jest to express to be. Polish doesn’t usually drop the verb to be in present-tense sentences that state a fact like this, so ona jest tutaj is the standard form.

Can I replace tutaj with tu, or are they different?

Both tutaj and tu mean here, and they can often be used interchangeably. Saying ona jest tutaj or ona jest tu conveys the same idea, although tutaj might sound slightly more formal or explicit in some contexts.

What happens if I change the word order, like tutaj jest ona?

Polish word order can be flexible. Tutaj jest ona puts emphasis on ona being the one present here, or it can draw attention to tutaj. However, ona jest tutaj is the most neutral, straightforward way to say she is here.

How do I pronounce jest correctly?

jest is pronounced roughly like yest in English. The j in Polish usually corresponds to the y sound in English, and the e remains similar to an e in let.