Wyznajemy

Wyznajemy is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Polish verb wyznać, meaning to confess, declare, or profess. It is commonly encountered in both everyday language and formal or ceremonial contexts, where speakers state a belief or commitment.

Grammatically, wyznać is a perfective verb formed with the prefix wy- combined with the root znać. The present tense forms include wyznaję (I confess), wyznajesz (you confess), wyznaje (he/she/it confesses), wyznajemy (we confess), wyznajecie (you plural confess), and wyznają (they confess). In practice, the present tense of a perfective verb can convey a definite statement or a declaration made in the present moment, often with a sense of immediacy or finality.

Usage and nuance: Wyznajemy is frequently used in religious language and liturgy, for example in phrases such as Wyznajemy wiarę, which translates to “We profess the faith.” Beyond religious contexts, the form can appear in formal pledges, oaths, or public statements where a collective affirmation of belief or stance is expressed.

Etymology: The form derives from the verb wyznać, with the prefix wy- indicating outward realization or completion, while the core meaning remains tied to professing or declaring one’s belief or knowledge.

See also: Polish language, Polish verbs, aspect in Polish, religious language.