uwalniajmy

Uwalniajmy is a Polish phrase formed as the first-person plural imperative of the verb uwalniać, meaning “let us release” or “let us free.” In linguistic terms, it functions as a call to action rather than a fixed proper noun and is commonly used as a slogan in informal and public discourse.

Usage and contexts: The phrase appears in political, social, and cultural contexts when groups advocate the release of detainees or hostages, or more broadly the removal of constraints on people, information, or expression. It is often employed in protests, social media campaigns, posters, and chants. Because it is a generic imperative form, it does not specify who should be released, leaving interpretation to the context.

Reception and neutrality: As a slogan, uwalniajmy is neutral in itself but its meaning depends on context and the actors using it. It can be supportive when used by advocacy groups or critical when used ironically or by opponents to critique attempts to release or loosen control.

See also: Polish political slogans; calls for freedom; liberation movements.