Breakdown of Jeden gen nie znaczy, że masz taki sam charakter jak brat.
mieć
to have
nie
no / not
brat
brother
jeden
one
że
that
znaczyć
to mean
taki sam
exactly the same
charakter
character
jak
as (in comparisons)
gen
gene
Questions & Answers about Jeden gen nie znaczy, że masz taki sam charakter jak brat.
Why do we use taki sam here instead of takiego samego?
The phrase taki sam charakter is the direct object of the verb masz (you have), which requires the accusative case. Because charakter is a masculine inanimate noun, its accusative form looks exactly like its nominative form. Therefore, the demonstrative taki sam also keeps its basic dictionary form to match.
How does the structure taki sam ... jak work here?
Why is brat in the nominative case here?
In comparisons using jak, the case of the final noun depends on its role in the implied, hidden part of the sentence. The full thought is that you have the same character as your brother has (jak ma brat). Because the brother is the subject of that hidden verb, brat takes the nominative case.
Why does the sentence just say brat instead of twój brat (your brother)?
Polish speakers frequently drop possessive pronouns like twój (your) or mój (my) when talking about close family members, body parts, or personal items, as long as the context makes it obvious. The verb masz (you have) makes it perfectly clear whose brother is being discussed.
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