poradzimy

Poradzimy is a Polish verb form that serves as the first-person plural future of the verb poradzić, and it can express two related meanings depending on context. In one sense, it means “we will manage” or “we will cope,” as in handling a task or overcoming a difficulty. In another sense, when used with a direct object, it can convey “we will advise,” as in giving guidance to someone.

Etymology and grammar: Poradzimy comes from the root rad- in poradzić, which has senses related to advising and to managing. Poradzić is a perfective verb, and poradzimy is its 1st person plural future form. The meaning shifts with the object: without a direct object, it most naturally means “we will manage”; with an object in the dative or a direct object, it can mean “we will advise [someone].” The form is used with the subject "we" (my).

Usage: In everyday Polish, poradzimy is common in statements of capability or assurance, such as Poradzimy sobie z tym zadaniem (We will handle this task) or Poradzimy wam, jak to zrobić (We will advise you how to do it). The sense “advise” is typically more explicit when accompanied by an object, e.g., poradzimy wam radą or poradzimy wam, co zrobić.

See also: Related terms include porada (advice), doradzić (to advise), and radzić sobie (to cope/manage). The word poradzimy is mainly a verb form used in spoken and written Polish to convey future capability or guidance.