Najpierw kupujemy białą farbę i dwa pędzle.

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Breakdown of Najpierw kupujemy białą farbę i dwa pędzle.

• najpierw: first
• my: we
• biały: white

Questions & Answers about Najpierw kupujemy białą farbę i dwa pędzle.

Why is kupujemy used here, and what exactly does it mean?

Kupujemy means we buy or we are buying.

It comes from the verb kupować = to buy.
This form is:

• 1st person plural = we
• present tense
• imperfective aspect

So kupujemy can mean:

• we buy (general present)
• we are buying (current action)
• in instructions or narration, it can also sound like we buy / we’re going to buy as the next step

In a sentence like this, it often sounds like someone is describing steps in a process: First, we buy...

Why does the sentence start with Najpierw?

Najpierw means first or first of all.

It is used to show sequence, especially when describing steps:

• Najpierw... = First...
• then maybe potem... = then...
• then na końcu... = finally...

So the sentence sounds like part of a set of instructions or a plan.

Why is it białą farbę and not biała farba?