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Questions & Answers about My idziemy razem do domu.
Why does the sentence use idziemy instead of chodzimy?
In Polish, idziemy (from the verb iść) emphasizes that we are walking right now or heading somewhere at this moment. In contrast, chodzimy (from chodzić) indicates a habitual or repeated action, like “we go (regularly).” If you say My chodzimy do domu, it implies that you usually walk home as a routine, whereas My idziemy do domu means you are on your way home at the present moment.
Do I always need the pronoun my in Polish sentences like this?
Not necessarily. Polish is a pro-drop language, which means the subject pronoun (my) can be omitted when the context is clear. My idziemy razem do domu can simply be Idziemy razem do domu. The personal ending of the verb (-emy in idziemy) already indicates we as the subject. However, including my can make the sentence more emphatic or clarify who is being referred to.
How do I pronounce the word razem correctly?
Razem sounds roughly like “rah-zem.” The r is rolled or tapped slightly, similar to other Slavic languages. The vowel a is pronounced as in “father,” and the z is pronounced as the z in “zebra.”
Why is razem placed before do domu?
Polish word order is relatively flexible, but typically adverbs and adverbial phrases (like razem) can appear before or after the verb, or sometimes at the end. Razem before do domu emphasizes the idea that you are going home together. If you said My idziemy do domu razem, it would still be correct, but the focus might shift slightly, sounding more like “We are going home, together.” Both orders are acceptable, but the position can subtly alter emphasis.
Can I say My idziemy do domu razem instead of My idziemy razem do domu?
Yes, you can. Both sentences are grammatically correct. As mentioned, Polish word order is flexible, so My idziemy do domu razem is acceptable. However, My idziemy razem do domu sounds slightly more natural in everyday speech and places a stronger emphasis on “together.”