Popatrz na nowy samochód.

Look at the new car.

Breakdown of Popatrz na nowy samochód.

• nowy: new
• samochód: the car
• popatrzeć na: to look at

Questions & Answers about Popatrz na nowy samochód.

What is the meaning and grammatical role of popatrz in this sentence?

Popatrz is the imperative form of the verb popatrzeć, which translates to "look" in English. It is used here as a command directed toward the listener (in an informal, singular form), telling them to direct their attention to something.

Why is the preposition na used before nowy samochód, and what case does it require?

The preposition na indicates the direction or target of the action—namely, where to look. In this context, na governs the accusative case. This is why both the adjective nowy and the noun samochód appear in their accusative forms (noting that for masculine inanimate nouns, the accusative form is identical to the nominative).

How do nowy and samochód agree grammatically in the sentence?

The adjective nowy and the noun samochód agree in gender (masculine), number (singular), and case (accusative). In Polish, adjectives must match the noun they modify in all these aspects, and here nowy appears in its masculine accusative form, which is the same as the nominative form for inanimate nouns.

Why isn’t there any article (like "the") before samochód in the sentence?

Polish does not have articles like "the" or "a/an". The definiteness of a noun is often understood from context, so there is no need to include an article before samochód.

Are there alternative ways to give this command in Polish, for example using spójrz instead of popatrz?

Yes, spójrz is another imperative form that means "look" or "glance". While both popatrz and spójrz can be used to command someone to look at something, spójrz sometimes implies taking a brief or casual look. The choice between them depends on context and nuance, but they are largely interchangeable in everyday speech.