To jest tak drogie.

It is so expensive.

Breakdown of To jest tak drogie.

• być: to be
• to: this
• drogi: expensive
• tak: so

Questions & Answers about To jest tak drogie.

What does each word do in the sentence To jest tak drogie?

• To = this/that/it (a neuter demonstrative pronoun referring to something in front of you or contextually understood)
• jest = is (3rd person singular of the verb “to be”)
• tak = so (degree adverb, intensifies the adjective)
• drogie = expensive (adjective agreeing in gender/number with the subject; here neuter singular to match to)

Why is it drogie and not drogi?

Adjectives used after jest agree with the subject in gender and number. The subject here is to, which is grammatically neuter singular, so you need the neuter singular form drogie. Other forms:

• masculine singular: drogi
• feminine singular: droga
• neuter singular: drogie
• plural non-masculine-personal (things): drogie
• plural masculine-personal (people): drodzy (mostly in the “dear” sense; see below)

Can I say To jest drogo?

No. Drogo is an adverb (“expensively”), and after jest you normally use an adjective (drogie) to describe a noun/pronoun.

• Correct: To jest drogie.
• Also correct but different meaning: Jest drogo. (“It’s expensive [around here/these days]” — general price level, impersonal.)