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Ona wysiada przy rynku, bo tam ma mały sklep z ubraniami.
Meaning
She gets off at the market square, because she has a small clothing store there.
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Breakdown of Ona wysiada przy rynku, bo tam ma mały sklep z ubraniami.
mieć
to have
ona
she
mały
small
sklep
the store
Questions & Answers about Ona wysiada przy rynku, bo tam ma mały sklep z ubraniami.
Can Ona be omitted here?
Yes. In Polish, subject pronouns are often omitted because the verb ending already shows the person and number.
So Ona wysiada przy rynku... can become simply Wysiada przy rynku...
Including ona is still correct, but it usually adds a bit of emphasis, contrast, or clarity, for example:
- Ona wysiada przy rynku, a on jedzie dalej. = She gets off by the market square, and he goes on.
Without special emphasis, Polish often prefers leaving ona out.
What exactly does wysiada mean?
Wysiadać / wysiąść means to get off, to get out, or to disembark, depending on the vehicle or situation.
In this sentence, wysiada is the imperfective present form of wysiadać:
- wysiada = she gets off / she is getting off
It is commonly used with buses, trams, trains, cars, etc.
Examples:
- Wysiadam z autobusu. = I’m getting off the bus.
- Ona wysiada na następnym przystanku. = She gets off at the next stop.
Why is it przy rynku and not przy rynek?