Zostawmy

Zostawmy is a Polish verb form derived from zostawić, used as the first-person plural imperative (hortative). It expresses a proposal or exhortation to a group including the speaker to take a course of action together, most often meaning “let us leave (it)…” or “let’s leave it as it is.”

Grammatically, zostawmy is the imperative form for “we leave” and includes the suffix that marks the 1st person plural. It is typically followed by an object or a clause that specifies what is being left or postponed, for example: Zostawmy to na razie (Let’s leave that for now), Zostawmy temat (Let’s drop the topic), Zostawmy to i idźmy dalej (Let’s leave it and move on).

Usage and nuance: zostawmy is common in everyday speech and informal writing. It signals a collective decision or a desire to pause or discontinue a line of action without assigning blame or guilt. The tone can be accommodating, negotiative, or even firm, depending on context and intonation. It often appears in dialogues, discussions, and online comments where participants seek a group consensus.

Notes: zostawmy is not a standalone noun or proper noun; it is a grammatical form of the verb zostawić. While the meaning is generally understood as a recommendation to stop or postpone something, the exact implication can vary with context and accompanying words. For English speakers, it is usually translated as “let’s leave (it)” or “let us leave (it) be.”