Question 1

How do we get the feminine form kierowniczka from the masculine kierownik?

Accepted Answer

To form the feminine title, we add the suffix -ka. However, because kierownik ends in -k, adding another -k causes a consonant mutation for easier pronunciation: the -k becomes -cz. So, kierownik + -ka becomes kierowniczka.

Question 2

Why does the Polish sentence use że and a conjugated verb (rozwiązuje) instead of an infinitive like the English 'enough to solve'?

Accepted Answer

Polish doesn't have a direct equivalent to the English 'enough to do something' structure. Instead, it uses the phrase na tyle [adjective], że [conjugated verb], which literally translates to 'so [adjective], that she solves'. You must use a full clause after że.

Question 3

Why use the imperfective verb rozwiązuje instead of the perfective rozwiąże if she successfully solves the problems?

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes her general, ongoing ability and a repeated action. She solves każdy problem (every problem) as they come up over time. For habitual or repeated actions, Polish requires imperfective verbs, even if each individual problem gets completely solved.

Question 4

Why doesn't the ending of każdy problem change here?

Accepted Answer

The phrase is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb rozwiązuje. Because problem is a masculine inanimate noun, its accusative form is identical to its nominative (dictionary) form, which is why it looks unchanged.

Ta kierowniczka jest na tyle mądra, że szybko rozwiązuje każdy problem.

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