Uzasadniaj

Uzasadniaj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Polish imperfective verb uzasadniać, meaning to justify or to provide a justification. As an imperative, it is used to command or request someone to present reasons, evidence, or arguments supporting a claim, decision, or action.

Morphology and related forms: Uzasadniaj is built from the infinitive uzasadniać by adding the imperative ending -aj for singular usage. The corresponding plural form for addressing more than one person is uzasadniajcie. The imperfective aspect of uzasadniać implies an ongoing or repeated process of justification. A related form from the perfective verb uzasadnić is uzasadnij, used for a single, completed act of justification. The noun uzasadnienie refers to the justification or rationale itself.

Usage: Uzasadniaj appears mainly in instructional, evaluative, or formal contexts where ongoing reasoning is required, such as academic feedback, debates, or procedural guidelines. In more formal or polite language, speakers may prefer phrases like Proszę uzasadniać or Proszę uzasadnić. The imperative forms help structure argumentation, encouraging explicit rationale.

Examples: Uzasadniaj swoją decyzję przed komisją. Uzasadniaj, dlaczego uważasz, że to rozwiązanie jest lepsze, podając konkretne argumenty. Distinctions between uzasadniaj and uzasadnij reflect aspect: the former invites continuous justification, the latter calls for a completed justification.