Breakdown of Zamiast odpoczywać, wolę odnawiać zabytkowe samochody.
samochód
car
odpoczywać
to rest
zamiast
instead of
woleć
to prefer
zabytkowy
vintage
odnawiać
to restore
Questions & Answers about Zamiast odpoczywać, wolę odnawiać zabytkowe samochody.
Why is odpoczywać in the infinitive when the English translation says "resting"?
After the word zamiast (instead of), Polish directly uses the infinitive form of the verb to show that one action replaces another. Unlike English, you don't use a noun or an "-ing" word here.
Why do we use the imperfective verbs odpoczywać and odnawiać here instead of perfective ones?
The sentence describes a general lifestyle choice or hobby. Imperfective verbs are used because these are repeated, ongoing activities rather than single, completed events.
What case is zabytkowe samochody?
It is in the Accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb odnawiać (to restore). Because samochód is an inanimate masculine noun, its Accusative plural form is identical to its Nominative plural.
Can I add bardziej (more) before wolę to emphasize how much I prefer it?
No, you should avoid saying bardziej wolę. The verb woleć already has the built-in meaning of "to prefer" or "to like more," so adding bardziej is a common mistake that sounds redundant.
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