stosujcie

Stosujcie is a Polish verb form that functions as the second person plural imperative of the verb stosować, meaning to use or to apply. It is used to give direct instructions or guidelines to a group, equivalent to “you all should use” or “please use” in English.

Morphology and usage

The form is created from the stem stosuj- with the suffix -cie, which is the standard ending for the 2nd person plural imperative in Polish. It contrasts with stosuj (singular imperative) and with the perfective counterpart zastosujcie, which comes from the verb zastosować and is used when giving a directive that emphasizes completion. The verb stosować is imperfective, typically referring to ongoing or repeated action, while zastosować expresses a completed action.

Context and meaning

In manuals, guidelines, safety instructions, and formal directives addressed to multiple people, stosujcie is a common choice. It can also appear in consumer advice, educational materials, and workplace procedures. When combined with the reflexive pronoun, as in stosujcie się do…, the phrase means “adhere to” or “comply with” the referenced rules or instructions.

Examples

- Stosujcie się do zaleceń lekarza. (Please follow the doctor’s recommendations.)

- Stosujcie ochronne środki ostrożności. (Use protective safety measures.)

- Stosujcie się do instrukcji obsługi. (Adhere to the user manual.)

Notes

As with other imperative forms, tone can be adjusted by context or politeness markers (for example, użycie “proszę” or softer phrasing). Stosujcie is widely understood across Polish dialects and registers.