czy.
interrogative particle: introduces a yes-no question, often omitted; whether
Meaning & usage
interrogative particle: introduces a yes-no question, often omitted; whether
Czy ten pan jest z Anglii? Tak, ten pan jest z Anglii.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷ- Proto-Indo-European *kʷí- Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *kʷíh₁ Proto-Slavic *či Old Polish czy Polish czy Inherited from Old Polish czy.
if, whether
Próbował się zdecydować, czy pójdzie.
or (in questions)
To w końcu poszedłeś czy nie?
or (suggesting that the speaker is not sure)
Karol ma jakiegoś jamnika czy labradora?
and
Jamnik, berneńczyk czy labrador to jedne z najbardziej znanych ras psów.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷ- Proto-Indo-European *kʷí- Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *kʷíh₁ Proto-Slavic *či Old Polish czy Polish czy Inherited from Old Polish czy.
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