Breakdown of Czy ten dowód jest czytelny i zauważalny?
być
to be
i
and
czy
[question particle]
ten
this (m)
dowód
proof
czytelny
clear (legible)
zauważalny
noticeable
Questions & Answers about Czy ten dowód jest czytelny i zauważalny?
How are the adjectives czytelny and zauważalny formed in this sentence?
Both are adjectives of potentiality. Zauważalny comes from the verb zauważać (to notice) plus the suffix -alny, which is standard for verbs ending in -ać. It means 'able to be noticed'. Czytelny comes from czytać (to read). Although the verb ends in -ać, it takes the suffix -elny, making it a common exception you just have to memorize.
Does czytelny only mean 'legible' when talking about handwriting?
No, its meaning is broader than that. While its literal root means 'readable' or 'legible', in Polish it is also widely used for abstract concepts to mean 'clear', 'transparent', or 'easy to understand'. That is why it translates simply to 'clear' when discussing a proof or argument in this sentence.
What kind of 'proof' does the word dowód refer to here?
Dowód is a highly versatile noun. Depending on the context, it can mean a logical or mathematical proof, a piece of physical evidence in a criminal case, a purchase receipt, or an ID card (short for dowód osobisty). Here, it most likely refers to a logical argument or legal evidence.
Why are the adjectives czytelny and zauważalny in the nominative case rather than the instrumental case after the verb jest?
When the verb być (to be) is followed only by standalone adjectives describing the subject, those adjectives stay in the nominative case. You only use the instrumental case after być if the predicate is or contains a noun, for example if the sentence were phrased as To jest czytelnym dowodem (This is a clear proof).
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