"Is it a question?"

Translation: Czy to pytanie?

[Rachel873062]

I chose to write: To jest pytanie? instead of: Czy to pytanie?

Of course, it was accepted as correct. However, I would like to know which option (if either) is more "natural" or common amongst the natives. Thanks!

[Jellei]

"Czy to (jest) pytanie?" is a normal yes/no question.

Without "czy" it's perfectly correct, but especially with this one, it may sound a bit ironic and/or surprised. But this is just my personal feeling. And of course a lot depends on intonation.

[wasilkowska]

I would say that with "jest" it sounds more formal

[AdamMlodoz]

You don't need "jest"?

[luless]

No.

[Kulink]

Why is it not required? Would it sound funny with it?

[luless]

'Jest' is optional. But without 'jest' the question is still correct.

[Harun662405]

Every time the word pytan appears I never get it right, its the same in plural and singular sometimes.

[Jellei]

The main, Nominative form is "pytanie". And for plural "questions" it's "pytania".

As most neuter nouns, this has the following three forms identical: Nominative plural, Accusative plural, Genitive singular. So you could have seen for example "Mam pytania" (I have questions) and "Nie rozumiem pytania" (I don't understand the question).

[margotgm]

why do you need to in this sentence - doesn't czy mean is it?

[mihxal]

No, "czy" doesn't mean "is it". It is a question word for yes/no questions.

[deactivated user]

Is 'is it a question?' used in the same way as 'is this a question?' in English, or 'are you asking a question?' - or is it more 'is this in question?". Or is it simply literal, as in a classroom situation for example?

[Yola448704]

Is it a question?/Is this/that a question? -
Czy to (jest) pytanie?/ To (jest) pytanie?

Is it/this/that in question?/Any doubts? -
Czy są, co do tego, jakieś wątpliwości?

[deactivated user]

No takers?

[RubyRedux]

Im confused what the context of this phrase is. Is it like asking "Does anyone have any questions?" in English?

[alik1989]

The context for the English sentence could be:

Person 1: I have something to say to you.
Person 2: Oh, is it a question?

The fact that Jerry was the only contributor who could come up with a suitable context proves that we should do something about this sentence. We've changed it to: "Is that a question?" which is closer to the most likely interpretation of "Czy to (jest) pytanie?", where it's implied that the question has already been asked, even though the present tense is used.