Ja też czytam rano.

I also read in the morning.

Breakdown of Ja też czytam rano.

• ja: I
• w: in
• czytać: to read
• też: also
• rano: the morning

Questions & Answers about Ja też czytam rano.

Why do we use Ja here if Polish often drops the subject pronoun?

Polish allows omission of subject pronouns because the verb's form already indicates who is performing the action. However, including Ja here emphasizes the speaker or adds clarity, especially if you want to contrast yourself with someone else.

What exactly does też mean in this sentence?

Też means "also" or "too," indicating that the speaker shares the same activity (reading) at the same time (in the morning) as someone else or in addition to something already stated.

Why do we say czytam instead of another verb form?

Czytam is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb czytać (to read). It corresponds to "I read" in English. The –am ending shows that it is ja (I) who is reading.

Could the sentence be phrased differently, like "Ja czytam też rano" or "Rano też ja czytam"?

Yes, Polish word order is flexible, and those variations could still make sense. However, each variation might slightly shift the emphasis. In everyday speech, "Ja też czytam rano" is a very natural way to place emphasis on "I also do it in the morning."

Is rano an adverb or a noun? Why doesn’t it change form?

Rano functions like an adverb, meaning "in the morning," and does not change form. It's treated as a fixed expression of time rather than a noun that would need to adapt to cases.