Questions & Answers about Jak się dzisiaj masz?
Why do we use the verb masz (you have) to ask 'how are you'?
In Polish, asking about someone's well-being doesn't use the verb 'to be'. Instead, you use mieć (to have) along with the word się (oneself). So, Jak się masz? literally translates to 'How do you have yourself?'
What is the role of the word jak at the start of the sentence?
Jak means 'how'. Just like in English, you place this question word at the very beginning of the sentence to ask for details, rather than asking a basic yes/no question with Czy.
Why is się placed before dzisiaj and masz?
Can I use this phrase to greet anyone?
No, this is an informal greeting. Because it uses masz (the casual 'you' form), you should only use it with friends, family, or people your own age. You would not use this with a boss or a stranger.
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