Breakdown of Na skutek błędu anulowali polisę.
błąd
mistake
anulować
to cancel (an order, transaction)
na skutek
due to (as a result of)
polisa
policy (insurance)
Questions & Answers about Na skutek błędu anulowali polisę.
Why does the word błąd change to błędu here?
The phrase na skutek (due to / as a result of) is a compound preposition that always requires the Genitive case. Błąd (error) is a masculine inanimate noun, and its Genitive form is błędu. Notice how the vowel shifts from ą to ę when the word takes a grammatical ending!
Could I use w wyniku instead of na skutek in this sentence?
Yes, w wyniku błędu would mean exactly the same thing. Both na skutek and w wyniku express a consequence, take the Genitive case, and are practically interchangeable. Na skutek can sometimes sound just a bit more formal, often appearing in official, legal, or business contexts.
Does polisę refer to any kind of policy, like a government or company policy?
No, polisa strictly refers to an insurance policy or a specific commercial contract. Here it is the direct object, so it takes the Accusative case form polisę. If you want to talk about a set of rules, a strategy, or a political stance (like foreign policy or company policy), you must use the word polityka.
Who is the implied subject in anulowali?
The verb ending -li indicates the subject is oni (they). In Polish, pronouns are usually dropped when the verb makes the subject clear. This masculine personal form is routinely used to express a general, anonymous 'they'—such as an unnamed company, institution, or staff that took an action.