bazuj

Bazuj is a Polish verb form used as the second-person singular imperative of the verb bazować. The term means to base something on something else, to ground or rely on a basis such as data, evidence, or principles. In usage, bazuj directs someone to anchor their statements or decisions in facts rather than speculation.

Etymology and forms: Bazować is built from the noun baza, meaning base or foundation, with the productive Polish suffix -ować. The imperative form bazuj is the direct address to a single person; related forms include bazujmy (let’s base) and bazujcie (you, plural). The word is common in advisory, educational, and professional contexts.

Usage: Bazuj appears most often in informal or semi-formal speech and writing, especially when emphasizing evidence-based reasoning. In more formal contexts, alternatives like opierać się na danych or bazować na faktach may be preferred, but bazuj remains common in guidelines, notes, and direct instructions.

Examples:

- Bazuj na faktach, a nie na plotkach.

- Podczas prezentacji bazuj na danych z ostatniego kwartału.

See also: baza, bazować, fakt, dane.