Questions & Answers about Na pierwszym piętrze jest winda i kolorowy korytarz.
What’s the difference between na pierwsze piętro and na pierwszym piętrze?
- na pierwsze piętro uses the accusative case (pierwsze piętro) after na to express motion to the first floor (e.g. Idę na pierwsze piętro – “I’m going to the first floor”).
- na pierwszym piętrze uses the locative case (pierwszym piętrze) to indicate static location on the first floor (our sentence means “On the first floor there is…”).
Why isn’t there an article like the before winda and kolorowy korytarz?
Polish has no definite or indefinite articles. You simply say winda for “an elevator” or “the elevator” and kolorowy korytarz for “a colorful corridor” or “the colorful corridor.” Context tells you whether it’s specific or general.
Why is the verb jest in the singular form even though two items (winda and kolorowy korytarz) are listed?
In Polish existential sentences (stating that something exists at a location), it’s very common to use singular jest (“there is”) even if multiple things follow, as if you meant “there is an elevator and there is a corridor.” This style is frequent in descriptions and property listings.
Could I use są instead of jest in this sentence?