Czy wy lubicie jabłka?

Do you (plural) like apples?

Breakdown of Czy wy lubicie jabłka?

• lubić: to like
• wy: you (plural)
• jabłko: the apple

Questions & Answers about Czy wy lubicie jabłka?

Why is Czy used at the beginning of the sentence?

In Polish, Czy is often used to introduce a yes/no question. It doesn't directly translate into any English word, but it signals that you're asking a question. In everyday speech, Poles sometimes omit Czy, relying on intonation alone to indicate a question.

Why does the sentence use wy instead of ty?

In Polish, ty is the singular form of “you," while wy is the plural form for “you all” or “you guys.” Since the sentence is asking a group of people if they like apples, it uses wy.

What does lubicie mean, and how does it differ from lubisz?

Lubisz is the second-person singular form of the verb “to like,” used when speaking to one person (ty). Lubicie is the second-person plural form, used when speaking to more than one person (wy).

Do I always have to say wy in this type of question?

Not necessarily. In Polish, pronouns are often omitted if the meaning is clear from the verb form. You could say Czy lubicie jabłka? and it would still mean “Do you (plural) like apples?”

How can I say this in a more casual way without Czy?

You can simply ask Wy lubicie jabłka? (or even just Lubicie jabłka?) while using a questioning intonation. The difference in meaning or politeness is slight; it’s more about style and formality.