swoimi

Swoimi is the instrumental plural form of the Polish possessive pronoun swój, meaning "one's own." It is used to express possession by the subject in sentences where the modified noun is in the instrumental case and in plural form. The word is a standard part of Polish grammar and appears in everyday speech as well as in writing.

Etymology and form: Swoimi derives from swój, with the instrumental plural ending -imi. Like other forms of swój, swoimi agrees with the possessed noun in number and case, while the possessor is understood from context. It is typically used with plural nouns that denote things or people belonging to the subject.

Usage and examples: Swoimi is commonly found after prepositions that require the instrumental case, such as z or ze. Examples include: Z swoimi przyjaciółmi, meaning "with one’s own friends," and Ze swoimi rzeczami, meaning "with one’s own things." These constructions emphasize ownership by the subject and are prevalent in both spoken and written Polish.

Related forms and considerations: The possessive pronoun swój has several gendered and case-based forms across singular and plural numbers. Swoimi specifically marks the instrumental plural and pairs with corresponding plural nouns. Learners should note that usage can be influenced by focus, emphasis, and sentence structure, but swoimi remains a standard, widely understood form in proper Polish.

See also: Polish pronouns, possessive pronouns, swój, Polish grammar.