Questions & Answers about Ona robi kanapki z szynką i sałatą.
Why is ona included? I thought Polish often drops subject pronouns.
Yes — Polish often omits subject pronouns because the verb ending already shows who is doing the action.
- robi = she/he/it does / makes
- So Robi kanapki z szynką i sałatą would already be a complete sentence.
Ona is included here for one of these reasons:
- to add emphasis: She is making the sandwiches
- to make the subject especially clear
- because this is a learner-style or context-light sentence
In natural conversation, ona is often left out unless it is needed for contrast or emphasis.
What does robi mean here? Is it does or makes?
Here robi means makes.
The verb robić is very common and has a broad meaning:
- to do
- to make
In this sentence, because it is about food, robi kanapki means makes sandwiches.
Examples:
- Co robisz? = What are you doing?
- Robię obiad. = I’m making dinner.
- Robi kanapki. = She is making sandwiches.
Why is it kanapki and not kanapka?