Question 1

How exactly does coraz work with płynniej to mean 'more and more fluently'?

Accepted Answer

The particle coraz shows that a change is ongoing. In Polish, you do not repeat the comparative word like you do in English ('more and more'). Instead, you use coraz followed by a single comparative adjective or adverb. Here, płynniej is the comparative form of płynnie (fluently), so coraz płynniej translates to 'more and more fluently'.

Question 2

How is the comparative adverb płynniej formed?

Accepted Answer

It comes from the basic adverb płynnie (fluently). To form the comparative degree for most adverbs ending in -ie, you drop the -ie and add the suffix -iej. So, the base płynnie becomes płynniej (more fluently).

Question 3

Why do we say mówię po polsku instead of mówię polski?

Accepted Answer

When talking about speaking, reading, or understanding a language, Polish uses the preposition po followed by a special adverbial form ending in -u. You are essentially saying 'I speak in the Polish way'. You would only use the adjective polski as a direct object, such as in the phrase znam język polski (I know the Polish language).

Question 4

Could I use dlatego instead of więc in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it changes the flow slightly. Więc (so) is a simple conjunction that directly connects the action to the result. If you use dlatego (therefore / for that reason), it sounds a bit more emphatic and often works better when paired with i (and), like this: Ćwiczę codziennie i dlatego mówię... (I practice every day and that is why I speak...).

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