Questions & Answers about Trzy i dwa to pięć.
Why do we use to instead of jest for "is" in this sentence?
In Polish, when you are doing simple math or stating that one thing equals another, it is very common to use the word to instead of the verb jest (is). You can think of to in this sentence as meaning "equals".
Is i the normal word for "plus" in Polish math?
Yes, in casual everyday speech, Polish speakers often use i (and) just like in English when doing simple addition. You might also hear plus or dodać (to add) in more formal math, but i is perfect for simple counting.
I have seen dwie used for "two" before. Why is it dwa in this sentence?
When we are just talking about the number itself, like in a math equation, we always use the basic default form dwa. You only change it to dwie when you are specifically counting feminine nouns, like dwie kobiety (two women).
Do the numbers trzy and pięć change their endings in this math equation?
No, for basic counting and math equations like this one, you just use the basic dictionary form of the numbers. You do not need to worry about them changing forms here!
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