Ozdóbmy

Ozdóbmy is a Polish verb form used as an inclusive imperative, meaning “let us decorate” or “shall we decorate.” It functions as a proposal to a group that includes the speaker, typically inviting others to take part in an action.

Grammatically, ozdóbmy is derived from the infinitive ozdobić (to decorate). It adds the 1st person plural imperative suffix -my to the stem ozdób-, yielding a form that encourages joint action. The form is common in informal speech and writing, especially in invitations, captions, instructions, and campaign slogans where a collective effort is called for. The subject pronoun we is often implied rather than stated.

Usage and examples:

- Ozdóbmy stół na święta. (Let’s decorate the table for the holidays.)

- Ozdóbmy miasto świecami i lametami. (Let’s adorn the city with candles and streamers.)

- Ozdóbmy pokój, zanim przyjdą goście. (Let’s decorate the room before the guests arrive.)

Notes: ozdóbmy is not a proper noun or brand name by itself; it is a common verb form that can appear in various contexts. It is one of several inclusive imperatives in Polish, alongside forms like zróbmy (let’s do) or pobawmy się (let’s play), which create a sense of shared action. In translation, it is usually rendered as “let’s decorate” or “shall we decorate” depending on tone and context.

See also: Polish verb moods, imperative mood, inclusive imperative, ozdobić.