Word
Możemy siedzieć osobno albo razem, to nie problem.
Meaning
We can sit separately or together; it’s not a problem.
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Questions & Answers about Możemy siedzieć osobno albo razem, to nie problem.
Does Możemy mean “we can” or “we may”?
Both. Możemy is “we can/we are able to” and often also “we may/are allowed to,” depending on context. It’s the 1st person plural of the verb móc (“to be able to”).
Why is siedzieć in the infinitive after Możemy?
Polish uses the pattern móc + infinitive (be able to + verb). So Możemy siedzieć = “We can sit.” The infinitive doesn’t change with the subject.
What’s the difference between siedzieć, usiąść, siadać, and usiedzieć?
- siedzieć = “to sit, be in a sitting position” (state).
- usiąść = “to sit down, take a seat” (single completed action, perfective).
- siadać = “to sit down” (habitual/repeated action, imperfective).
- usiedzieć = “to stay seated, to manage to keep sitting (still).” In your sentence, siedzieć states the possible arrangement. If you’re choosing seats now, Możemy usiąść… fits too.
Can I use oddzielnie instead of osobno?
Yes. osobno and oddzielnie both mean “separately.” osobno is a bit more common and neutral; oddzielnie can sound a touch more literal/physical (“separate from each other”). Both are fine here.