Breakdown of Uważaj na palec, kiedy kroisz cebulę ostrym nożem.
ty
you
kiedy
when
nóż
the knife
kroić
to cut
Questions & Answers about Uważaj na palec, kiedy kroisz cebulę ostrym nożem.
What form is uważaj?
Uważaj is the imperative form of uważać, addressed to one person. It means be careful, watch out, or pay attention.
- uważaj! = be careful!
- to more than one person: uważajcie!
In this sentence, it gives a warning.
Why does Polish use uważać na here?
Because uważać na + accusative is a common pattern meaning to watch out for or to be careful about something.
So:
- uważać na palec = to watch out for your finger
This is just how the verb is normally used in this meaning. It is worth learning as a set phrase.
Why is it na palec, not na palca?