Breakdown of Czy firma płaci za nadgodziny?
czy
[question particle]
płacić
to pay
firma
company
za
for (in exchange for)
nadgodziny
overtime (plural only)
Questions & Answers about Czy firma płaci za nadgodziny?
Why is nadgodziny plural here when English uses the singular "overtime"?
In Polish, overtime is usually expressed as a countable plural noun, nadgodziny (literally "over-hours"). The singular form nadgodzina exists if you want to specify exactly one hour of overtime, but when talking about overtime pay in general, Polish always uses the plural.
What case follows płacić za in this sentence?
It takes the accusative case. The preposition za takes the accusative when it means "in exchange for" (like paying for goods, services, or extra work). Because nadgodziny is a non-masculine plural noun, its accusative form looks exactly like its dictionary (nominative) form.
How does the word nadgodziny break down literally?
It is a very logical compound word. It combines the prefix nad- (over or above) with godziny (hours). So you are literally asking if the company pays for "over-hours".
Why can't I use dla to say "for" in this sentence?
The preposition dla means "for" only when you are talking about the beneficiary of an action (like buying a coffee for a friend). Whenever you are talking about a transaction or paying in exchange for something, you must use za.
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