Mam for possession
Polish commonly uses mam and related forms to express possession directly in everyday sentences.
Examples
PolishTranslation
Mam dziś dużo pracy.
I have a lot of work today.
Mamy dwa bilety.
We have two tickets.
On ma nowy telefon.
He has a new phone.
Pattern
mieć + noun
How it works
Polish commonly uses mam and related forms to express possession directly in everyday sentences. This pattern typically appears as mieć + noun and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- This is one of the simplest and highest-frequency verb patterns in beginner Polish.
- Possession often appears in routine conversation very early.
Why it matters
Build practical early Polish for location, having, and moving around.
Use in context
This pattern is extremely practical for daily life, planning, and self-description.