Learn Polish: Czy mnie słyszysz?

For the word "me" in the accusative case (when it's the direct object receiving the action), modern Polish almost always uses mnie. While other pronouns have distinct short forms (like cię) and long forms (like ciebie), the old short form for "me" (mię) is completely outdated. Today, mnie does the job for both!

Why does mnie come before the verb instead of after it?

In Polish, object pronouns like mnie, cię, and go are naturally drawn to the middle of the sentence and generally prefer not to sit at the very end. They often tuck themselves right after the first word of the sentence—in this case, right after the question word Czy.

Does słyszysz mean "you listen" or "you hear"?

Słyszysz (from the infinitive słyszeć) specifically means "you hear"—it refers to the physical ability to pick up a sound. If you wanted to ask "Are you listening to me?" (an active, deliberate action), you would use the verb słuchać (to listen) instead.

Where is the word for "you" (ty) in this sentence?