moesz

Możesz is the second-person singular present tense form of the Polish verb móc, meaning you can or you are able to. It is commonly used to express ability or permission in everyday speech and writing. For example, Możs you can go? Wait sorry, proper: Możesz iść means You can go, and Czy możesz mi pomóc? means Could you help me?

Orthography and variants: The standard spelling in Polish includes the diacritic on the letter ż, producing "możesz." The form written without diacritics, "moesz," is not considered standard Polish and may appear only in contexts where diacritics are omitted, such as technical limitations, informal online text, or stylized brand names. In such nonstandard contexts, pronunciation guidance may vary and is not part of formal grammar.

Usage notes: Możesz is used both in affirmative statements and in polite questions. It can convey simple permission ("You may enter") or capability ("You can finish the task now"). In questions, it often functions as a request when paired with polite particles like proszę or accompanied by a rising intonation.

Related forms and grammar: The verb móc has other forms for different persons and tenses (mog, możesz, może, możemy, mogą, etc.). It contrasts with potrafić, another Polish verb meaning to be able to, typically emphasizing ability rather than permission. Usage can be influenced by context, politeness, and the relationship between speakers.

See also: móc, możliwy, możliwość. Note that diacritics are an essential part of standard Polish orthography; omitting them can lead to nonstandard forms such as "moesz" in informal or constrained text.