przygotujmy

Przygotujmy is a form of the Polish verb przygotować and functions as the inclusive 1st-person plural imperative, meaning "let us prepare" or "shall we prepare." It is commonly used to propose a joint action or to invite others to participate in a planned task. The form is found in everyday speech, planning discussions, and instructional contexts.

Grammatical notes: Przygotujmy is built from the imperative stem przygotuj- plus the ending -my, yielding the 1st-person plural imperative (tryb łączący). It contrasts with przygotujcie (you plural) and przygotuj (you singular). The verb originates from prefix pr- and the root gotować/ przygotować, conveying the sense of arranging or making ready something in advance. The related noun is przygotowanie, meaning preparation.

Usage and examples: The phrase is versatile for cooking, events, projects, and decision-making. Examples include: "Przygotujmy kolację" (Let’s prepare dinner), "Przygotujmy materiały na spotkanie" (Let’s prepare materials for the meeting). It can carry a collaborative or proactive tone, suitable for both informal and some formal planning contexts. In more formal writing addressing a wider audience, speakers might opt for phrases like "Proszę przygotować…" or rephrase to avoid the inclusive imperative.

Related forms and alternatives: Other imperative forms include przygotuj (singular you) and przygotujcie (plural you). The verb also has imperfective forms, such as przygotowywać, and the perfective form przygotować, which together cover ongoing versus completed preparation actions.