Naostrzyj

Naostrzyj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Polish verb naostrzyć, meaning to sharpen. It is used to issue a direct command or instruction to sharpen an object, most commonly a knife or other blade, but it can also refer to sharpening pencils, tools, or other implements in informal contexts.

Etymology and form: The verb naostrzyć is formed with the prefix na- added to ostrzyć, meaning to sharpen. The imperative is derived from the verb stem, with 2nd person singular form naostrzyj, and corresponding forms such as naostrzyjcie (2nd person plural) and naostrzyjmy (1st person plural).

Usage and examples: Naostrzyj nóż przed krojeniem. (Sharpen the knife before slicing.) Możesz naostrzyć piłę? (Could you sharpen the saw?) In procedural or instructional language, Naostrzyj to polecenie wykonywane przez osobę odpowiedzialną za narzędzia. (Sharpening is the instruction carried out by the person responsible for the tools.)

Notes: In formal writing or polite conversation, speakers typically use alternative constructions such as Proszę naostrzyć nóż (Please sharpen the knife) or Czy mógłby Pan/Pani naostrzyć… (Could you sharpen…). The imperative form Naostrzyj appears mainly in direct commands, workshops, or casual guidance.