Używam komputera z kolegą po południu.

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Breakdown of Używam komputera z kolegą po południu.

• po południu: in the afternoon
• z: with
• kolega: the friend

Questions & Answers about Używam komputera z kolegą po południu.

What case is used for komputer in Używam komputera and why?

The verb używać (to use) takes a direct object in the accusative case. For masculine inanimate nouns like komputer, the accusative singular form is identical to the genitive singular, so komputer becomes komputera.

Why do we say z kolegą instead of z kolega?

After the preposition z (with), Polish requires the instrumental case. The instrumental singular of kolega is kolegą, so z kolegą means “with a colleague.”

What case and meaning does po południu have?

In time expressions, po takes the locative case. Południe (noon) in the locative becomes południu, so po południu literally means “after noon,” i.e. “in the afternoon.”

Why is there no article before komputera?

Polish has no definite or indefinite articles (no equivalents of “the” or “a/an”). You rely on context, word order, or additional words (like possessive pronouns) to show definiteness or indefiniteness.

What’s the difference between używać and korzystać z?