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Questions & Answers about Zawsze zamawiam sok.
Why does sok stay exactly the same as its dictionary form here, even though it's the direct object?
Sok (juice) is a masculine inanimate noun. In Polish, when an inanimate masculine noun is the direct object (using the accusative case), it doesn't change its ending. It looks exactly like the basic dictionary form. If it were a masculine animate noun like a person or animal, the ending would change!
Where is the word for 'I' in this sentence?
You don't need to use the word ja (I) here because the verb zamawiam (I order) already ends in -m. In Polish, this ending tells us exactly who is doing the action, so the pronoun is usually dropped unless you really want to emphasize it.
What is the dictionary form of zamawiam?
The dictionary form is zamawiać (to order). It belongs to a very common group of verbs that end in -ać. For the 'I' form, you drop the -ć and add -m, giving you zamawiam.
Could I put zawsze at the end and say Zamawiam sok zawsze?
Yes, Polish word order is quite flexible, so people would perfectly understand you. However, just like in English, adverbs of frequency like zawsze (always) usually sound most natural when placed right before the verb.