Topic: Polish

"Szukasz tamtej kobiety?"

Translation:Are you looking for that woman?

January 20, 2016

6 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/IE99

    Is this genetive singular? If so, why not the accusative, kobietę? Thanks

    January 20, 2016
    https://www.duolingo.com/immery

      Yes it is singular, genitive.
      Because you need genitive after szukać.

      (My interpretation - because NIE MA JEJ , and we need to JEJ SZUKAĆ,) - as you probably know negation usually needs genitive

      January 20, 2016
      https://www.duolingo.com/MarzenaRok

        It's all right to but lady instead of women or not?

        March 9, 2018
        https://www.duolingo.com/Jellei
        Mod

          Well, "lady" is not a basic word, while "woman" and "kobieta" are totally basic...

          Also, "lady" isn't even as popular as "pani" in Polish.

          March 9, 2018
          https://www.duolingo.com/Craig842379
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          "Are you seeking that woman" comes up as incorrect. It is quite formal, but not archaic.

          September 11, 2018
          https://www.duolingo.com/Jellei
          Mod

            Oversight, added.

            September 12, 2018
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