Questions & Answers about Moim zdaniem on ma rację.
Why is moim zdaniem in the Instrumental case here?
The phrase moim zdaniem literally translates to "by means of my opinion." In Polish, the Instrumental case is often used for fixed expressions that describe how or in what way something is considered. It is best to memorize moim zdaniem as a set phrase meaning "in my opinion."
I know the word zdanie means "sentence". Does it also mean "opinion"?
Yes! The noun zdanie can mean both "sentence" (like a grammatical sentence) and "opinion." Here, it is used in the sense of an opinion.
Why do we use ma (has) instead of jest (is) to say "he is right"?
In English, you are right using the verb to be. But in Polish, being right is treated as a concept you possess. You use the verb mieć (to have) plus racja (a right or a point). So, on ma rację literally translates to "he has reason."
Why does racja change to rację in this sentence?
Racja is a feminine noun. Because it is the direct object of the verb ma (he has what? he has rightness), it must take the Accusative case. For feminine nouns ending in -a, the Accusative case ending is -ę.
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