Going on Foot vs. By Vehicle
In Polish, the verb you use to say "to go" depends on how you are getting there.
- chodzić: to go on foot, or to walk
- jeździć: to go by a vehicle (to drive, ride, take a train, etc.)
These specific verbs are used for habitual motion—trips you make regularly, frequently, or as part of a routine.
| Pronoun | chodzić | jeździć |
|---|---|---|
| ja | chodzę | jeżdżę |
| ty | chodzisz | jeździsz |
| on/ona/ono | chodzi | jeździ |
| my | chodzimy | jeździmy |
| wy | chodzicie | jeździcie |
| oni/one | chodzą | jeżdżą |
Going "To" a Place
To say you are going "to" a destination, use the preposition do. Combine motion verbs with do and frequency adverbs like zwykle (usually) to talk about daily habits.
| I usually walk to work. | Zwykle chodzę do pracy pieszo. |
| My boss usually drives to the center. | Mój szef zwykle jeździ do centrum. |
Describing Your Routine
You can talk about how often you travel using time expressions like w weekend (on the weekend) and adverbs like czasami (sometimes), często (often), and rzadko (rarely).
| We sometimes go to the theatre on the weekend. | Czasami chodzimy do teatru w weekend. |
| Do you sometimes drive to the club? | Czy czasami jeździcie do klubu? |
| Why do you rarely drive to the center? | Dlaczego rzadko jeździsz do centrum? |
Double Negation with "Nigdy"
In Polish, if you use a negative word like nigdy (never), you must also make the verb negative by placing nie directly in front of it. This double negative is grammatically required.
| She never drives to the club. | Ona nigdy nie jeździ do klubu. |
| My grandfather never drives to the city. | Mój dziadek nigdy nie jeździ do miasta. |
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