We and You (plural)
In Polish, plural pronouns have their own specific verb endings:
- my (we)
- wy (you, informal plural)
The verb być (to be) takes these forms:
- my jesteśmy (we are)
- wy jesteście (you are)
Just like with singular pronouns, you can often drop the subject pronoun because the verb ending shows who is acting.
| We are together today. | Dzisiaj jesteśmy razem. |
| Are you (plural) often here? | Czy często tu jesteście? |
They: Oni and One
Polish has two different pronouns for "they," depending on the group:
- oni (they): Groups that include at least one man (masculine personal).
- one (they): Groups of women, children, animals, or objects (non-masculine personal).
For both oni and one, the verb być becomes są (they are).
| They (masculine) are always together. | Oni zawsze są razem. |
| They (feminine) are very close. | One są bardzo blisko. |
Formal Plural and Groups
When addressing a group formally, use państwo (ladies and gentlemen / formal you).
Group nouns like państwo, wszyscy (everyone), and ludzie (people) are treated as third-person plural subjects and take są.
| Everyone is here today. | Wszyscy tu dzisiaj są. |
| Are you (formal, plural) far away? | Czy państwo są daleko? |
| People are always here. | Ludzie zawsze tu są. |
Summary of "Być" (Plural)
| Pronoun | Verb form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| my | jesteśmy | we are |
| wy | jesteście | you are (plural, informal) |
| oni / one | są | they are |
| państwo | są | you are (plural, formal) |
| You (formal, plural) are here, but we are there. | Państwo są tu, ale my jesteśmy tam. |
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