Questions & Answers about Nie mam abonamentu, ale kupuję gigabajty.
Why is it abonamentu but gigabajty?
This shows the genitive of negation in action in a compound sentence. The verb mieć (to have) normally takes the accusative case, but because it is negated here (nie mam), its object changes to the genitive case (abonamentu). In the second clause, kupuję (I buy) is positive, so its object stays in the accusative case (gigabajty).
Does abonament specifically mean a mobile data plan?
It is heavily used for phone and internet plans, but it is actually a broad word for any recurring subscription, pass, or flat fee. You can have an abonament for a parking zone, a gym, or a streaming service.
How would I use this lesson's grammar to say 'I buy as many gigabytes as I need'?
You would say: ale kupuję tyle gigabajtów, ile potrzebuję. Notice that adding the quantity word tyle forces the noun into the genitive plural (gigabajtów), replacing the accusative gigabajty used in the original sentence.
Is gigabajty both the nominative and accusative plural form?
Yes. Because gigabajt is a masculine inanimate noun, its accusative plural form is identical to its nominative plural form. If it were a masculine personal noun, the accusative plural would take a different ending.