Word
Ten polityk broni wolności słowa.
Meaning
This politician defends freedom of speech.
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Questions & Answers about Ten polityk broni wolności słowa.
Why do we use wolności instead of the basic word wolność?
The verb bronić (to defend) is one of the special verbs that requires its object to be in the Genitive case, rather than the usual Accusative. Therefore, the basic feminine noun wolność changes to its Genitive form, wolności.
Why is słowa also in the Genitive case? Does the verb broni change that too?
No, the verb only affects wolności. The word słowa is in the Genitive case to show possession or connection, acting like the English word of. The base neuter noun słowo (word) changes to słowa to mean of speech. So we have two Genitive words in a row, but for different reasons!
The base word wolność ends in a consonant. Doesn't that usually mean it is a masculine noun?
Usually yes, but abstract nouns ending in the suffix -ość are a major exception: they are always feminine. When you need the Genitive case for a feminine noun ending in a soft consonant like -ć, you add the ending -i, giving us wolności.
What is the dictionary form of the verb broni?