On choruje rzadko, ale dziś naprawdę czuje się chory.

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Breakdown of On choruje rzadko, ale dziś naprawdę czuje się chory.

• ale: but
• dziś: today
• rzadko: rarely

Questions & Answers about On choruje rzadko, ale dziś naprawdę czuje się chory.

Why do we say On choruje rzadko instead of just Choruje rzadko? Is on necessary?

In Polish, subject pronouns like on (he) are often optional because the verb ending already shows the person and number.

• Choruje rzadko – grammatically fine, and very natural in context when it’s clear who you’re talking about.
• On choruje rzadko – adds a bit of emphasis on “he”, for example:
  • contrasting with someone else: On choruje rzadko, ale jego siostra często choruje.
    (He rarely gets sick, but his sister often does.)

So on is not grammatically required; it’s used for clarity or emphasis.

What is the difference between choruje and jest chory?