Ustalajmy

Ustalajmy is a Polish verb form derived from ustalać, meaning to set, determine, or establish. It functions as the first-person plural imperative, used to propose a joint action: let us determine, let us establish, or let us agree on something together.

Usage

Ustalajmy is used to invite others to decide or arrange something collectively. It appears in planning, scheduling, negotiations, and discussions of rules or procedures. The tone is generally collaborative and can range from informal to neutral; in some contexts speakers may choose more formal wording, but ustalajmy remains widely understood.

Formation and scope

Ustalajmy is formed from the infinitive ustalać with the 1st-person plural imperative ending -ajmy. As an imperfective form, it emphasizes the process of determining or agreeing in a shared action, rather than a one-time completed decision.

Examples

Ustalajmy termin spotkania. Ustalajmy zasady współpracy. Ustalajmy, co trzeba zrobić, zanim przystąpimy do projektu.

Notes

When a completed decision is intended, Polish may shift to a perfective construction or alternate phrasing, depending on context. Ustalajmy remains most natural for proposing collaborative action in ongoing planning or discussion.