Questions & Answers about Pieniądze wpłacono przelewem.
Why does the verb wpłacono end in -no?
This is the impersonal past tense, which is the focus of this lesson. Adding -no to the verb means the action happened in the past, but we aren't specifying who did it. It functions exactly like the English passive voice in this context (was deposited) and is very common in official contexts, news, or narratives.
Can I use the regular passive voice instead of this -no form?
Yes, you could say Pieniądze zostały wpłacone przelewem. Both are correct and translate to the same thing. The -no form is simply a more concise way to express impersonal past events, especially in formal writing and documents.
Why is przelewem in the instrumental case?
The instrumental case is used here to show the means, tool, or method used to complete an action. Since the money was deposited by means of a bank transfer (przelew), it takes the instrumental ending -em.
Is pieniądze plural or singular here?
In Polish, pieniądze (money) is always a plural noun, unlike in English where it is uncountable and treated as singular. Because wpłacono is an impersonal verb form, it does not change its ending to match the noun anyway. However, if you were using a standard verb, it would need a plural form (for example, pieniądze były meaning the money was).
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