Breakdown of Idę na balkon, na którym jest mój szef.
być
to be
iść
to go
mój
my
na
on, at / to (motion toward) / for (a meal) / for (waiting for)
Questions & Answers about Idę na balkon, na którym jest mój szef.
Why do we use na którym in this sentence?
The word którym is a relative pronoun (meaning "which") that refers back to balkon, a masculine noun. Because the boss is physically located on the balcony, we use the preposition na paired with the Locative case. For a masculine noun, the Locative form of który is którym.
Why does the first half use na balkon but the second half uses na którym? Aren't they both after na?
Yes, but they require different cases because of what is happening in each clause! The first part, Idę na balkon, shows motion toward a destination, so the preposition na takes the Accusative case. The second part, na którym jest mój szef, describes a static location (where the boss currently is), so na forces the Locative case.
Is the comma before na którym mandatory?
Yes, it is strictly required. In Polish grammar, you must always place a comma before a relative pronoun (like który, którym, or której) when it introduces a new clause describing a noun.
Why is mój szef at the very end instead of saying na którym mój szef jest?