Breakdown of Nasz sukces opiera się nie tylko na kompetencjach, ale i na twórczych pomysłach.
i
and
nie
no / not
ale
but
tylko
only
nasz
our
pomysł
idea
sukces
success
opierać się na
to be based on
kompetencja
competence
twórczy
creative (artistic, productive)
Questions & Answers about Nasz sukces opiera się nie tylko na kompetencjach, ale i na twórczych pomysłach.
Why is the preposition na repeated after ale i?
In Polish, when connecting prepositional phrases with correlative conjunctions like nie tylko ..., ale i ..., it is standard and much more natural to repeat the preposition. Unlike English, which often drops the second preposition, Polish prefers the strict parallel structure of na [first thing], na [second thing].
Can I use ale także or ale również instead of ale i in this sentence?
Which case is required by the phrase opiera się na?
The verb phrase opierać się na (to be based on, to rely on) requires the Locative case when indicating the foundation or basis of something. This is why both kompetencjach and twórczych pomysłach take the Locative plural endings.
Could we use the Polish word ideach instead of pomysłach here?
It wouldn't fit well. While both translate to 'ideas' in English, the Polish word pomysł refers to a practical idea, a solution, or an inspiration for a project, which fits perfectly here. The Polish word idea is reserved for abstract, grand, or philosophical concepts, such as the idea of freedom or democracy.
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