Odtwórz

Odtwórz is the second-person singular imperative form of the Polish verb odtworzyć, meaning to reproduce, replay, or play back. It is commonly used to issue a direct command to start playback of audio or video content, or to reconstruct material from a source. In everyday language and on digital interfaces, odtwórz functions as a label equivalent to “play” or “replay,” depending on the context.

Etymology and grammar: The verb odtworzyć is formed from the prefix od- (indicating reversal or repetition) and tworzyć (to create). The imperative odtwórz is used when addressing a single informal listener (ty). Other imperative forms include odtwórzmy (let us play/replay) and odtwórzcie (you plural play/replay). The verb is the perfective counterpart in its root meaning of performing the action of replaying a recording.

Usage notes: In media players and websites, a button labeled “Odtwórz” initiates playback. In Polish prose, you might say “Odtwórz ten film” to mean “Play this film” or “Replay this film.” The term can also appear in instructions, manuals, or help texts as a direct command to reproduce or replay content.

Related terms: Related forms include odtworzyć (the infinitive), odtwarzanie (playback or reproduction), and odtwarzacz (a player or device that plays media). The imperfective counterpart is odtwarzać, which denotes the ongoing or habitual act of playing back rather than its completion.