myjesz

Myjesz is the second person singular present tense form of the Polish verb myć, meaning to wash. In standard Polish, myć is an imperfective verb used to describe the act of washing or cleaning, with present tense forms that reflect the subject performing the action.

In present tense, the verb is conjugated as follows: ja myję, ty myjesz, on/ona myje, myjemy, myjecie, one myją. Therefore, myjesz is used when speaking to a single informal you about an ongoing or habitual washing action. The pronunciation generally corresponds to the spelling, with a soft “j” sound in the stem.

Usage notes and examples:

- Myjesz naczynia po obiedzie. (You wash the dishes after lunch.)

- Czy myjesz ręce przed jedzeniem? (Do you wash your hands before eating?)

- W codziennych rozmowach myjesz często samochód? (Do you often wash the car?)

Etymology and cognates:

The verb myć belongs to a native Slavic stock, with cognates found in other Slavic languages, such as Russian мыть (myt’) and Czech mýt. The present tense forms, including myjesz, reflect typical Slavic verb conjugation patterns for second-person singular.

See also:

- Polish verb myć

- Polish verb conjugation

- Polish present tense

In summary, myjesz is a standard, widely used form in Polish, representing the action of washing performed by you in the present.