Questions & Answers about To są moje sprawy.
Why do we use to instead of te for "these"?
When you point things out using the structure "These are...", Polish keeps the word to fixed and just makes the verb plural: To są... You would only use te if it were attached directly to the noun, like in te sprawy są trudne (these matters are difficult).
Why is the word for "my" moje here?
moje is the Nominative plural form of "my" for non-masculine-personal nouns (groups that don't include men). Since sprawy (matters) is a plural feminine noun, it takes this form. Note that moje is also the neuter singular form, but here it is doing plural duty!
How do we form the plural sprawy from the singular?
The singular form is sprawa (matter, affair), which is a feminine noun. To make the Nominative plural for feminine nouns ending in -a, you usually just change the -a to -y.
Does this sentence mean "Mind your own business"?
Yes, effectively! While it literally translates to "These are my matters," Polish speakers frequently use To są moje sprawy to say "This is my business" or "That's my concern" when establishing boundaries.
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