polecaj

Polecaj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Polish verb polecać, which means to recommend or advocate. It is used to command or request someone to recommend something, usually in informal speech. The corresponding plural form is polecajcie. The verb polecać is imperfective, so polecaj expresses a general or ongoing act of recommending, while its perfective counterpart polecić has the imperative forms Poleć (singular) and Polećcie (plural), used for a one-time, completed act of recommending.

Usage and sense: Polecaj appears in direct address, asking someone to suggest or endorse something to others. It is common in everyday conversation as well as in marketing or online contexts where a user is encouraged to share or recommend content. Phrases such as Poleć znajomemu, Poleć ten artykuł, or Poleć ten film illustrate its typical usage. The object of the recommendation is usually in the accusative, while the recipient is in the dative (e.g., Poleć to znajomemu).

Variants and related forms: The related verb polecić carries the same core meaning but focuses on a single, completed action. In formal writing or clear guidance, speakers may opt for the perfective imperative Poleć rather than Polecaj. Synonyms or near-synonyms include rekomenduj and doradzaj, though polecać and polecić are the standard choices for the act of recommending.

See also: Polish verbs of recommendation, imperative mood, aspect in Polish verbs.