"Grandma is talking about her sisters."

Translation: Babcia mówi o jej siostrach.

[LauraLilim]

Why is "jej" acceptable in this sentence?

[Jellei]

Because theoretically, it can be "Grandma Pauline is talking about her (her = Aunt Betty's) sisters", in a proper context. But 'swoich' = her own would be a more probable translation.

[BenYoung84]

In which case it's strange that the version with jej is the recommended translation.

[BieniekAlexander]

I think you're missing the point! I didn't even notice this on my own, actually. I assumed that "her" referred to the grandma herself, but that might not be the case. If the "her" indeed refers to somebody other than herself, then "jej" would be used indeed. But, from the English sentence, it's impossible to know.

[BenYoung84]

What point am I missing? Jellei confirmed that given this English sentence, a translation with swoich is by far the most likely.

[LauraLilim]

Ah, that's very clear! Thank you.

[Fanielka]

No, "jej" in Plish, in this sentens is not acceptable!!!

[Fanielka]

Babcia mówi o swoich siostrach ale Nie ma jej sióstr

[Azcatral]

So why not "rozmawia" here? Is it because she's not talking to anyone?

[Jellei]

As "rozmawia" is about having a conversation, I'm not sure if it's a good translation here.

[Popo-lsku]

Babcia mówi o swojej siostry. (?)

[alik1989]

• O swojej siostrze - singular.
• O swoich siostrach - plural.

[Fanielka]

only: babcia mówi o swoich siostrach

[8KAITO8]

Babcia mówi o jej (ciotki Beatki) siostrach. "Jej" i "swoich" pasują oba.

[Fanielka]

"Nie ma jej sióstr" but "mówi o swoich siostrach"