Questions & Answers about Idę na spacer mimo deszczu.
What case is used in mimo deszczu, and why is it not just mimo deszcz?
Mimo governs the genitive case, so the noun must be in genitive: deszcz → deszczu. This is a fixed rule: mimo + Genitive. Examples: mimo zakazu, mimo choroby, mimo śniegu.
Why is it na spacer and not something like do spaceru?
With motion towards an activity or event, Polish typically uses na + Accusative. Spacer (a walk) is treated like an activity, so you say iść na spacer, similar to:
- iść na koncert (go to a concert)
- iść na obiad (go for lunch)
- iść na siłownię (go to the gym)
Using do would suggest going into a concrete place (e.g., do szkoły, do domu), not into an activity.
Is pomimo different from mimo?
They’re near-perfect synonyms. Pomimo can feel a bit more emphatic or formal, but both are common: Idę na spacer mimo/pomimo deszczu.
Can I use a whole clause instead of a noun after mimo?