Questions & Answers about Mieszkam tutaj.
Why is there no word for "I" in this sentence?
In Polish, the verb ending usually tells you who is doing the action. The verb mieszkam ends in -m, which specifically means "I live". You don't need to use the pronoun ja (I) unless you want to add special emphasis, such as contrasting yourself with someone else.
How does the verb mieszkam change if I want to say "you live"?
For this common group of verbs, the "you" (singular, informal) ending is -sz. So, to say "you live", you change mieszkam to mieszkasz. The dictionary form (infinitive) that they both come from is mieszkać.
I learned that żyć also means "to live". Why is it not used here?
Polish has two different verbs for "to live" that learners often mix up. You must use mieszkać when you are talking about where you reside, have a home, or stay. You use żyć when you are talking about being alive, existing, or life in a general or biological sense.
What is the difference between tutaj and tu?
There is no difference in meaning between tutaj and tu. Both mean "here" and you can use them interchangeably in almost any sentence. Tutaj is just slightly longer and can sometimes be used to place a little more emphasis on the location.
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