zajmijmy

Zajmijmy is a Polish verb form used as the first‑person plural imperative of zajmować (to occupy, to seize, to take up) and, in some contexts, of zająć (the perfective counterpart). The form signals a proposal or instruction to act together, equivalent to “let us …” in English. It is commonly employed in everyday speech and informal writing to suggest taking an action or starting a task.

The primary senses of zajmijmy involve taking possession or occupying something, as in direct commands or requests. For example, zajmijmy miejsce translates to “let’s take a seat,” or zajmijmy to miejsce could be used in a context where the group chooses to occupy a particular space. The form also appears with a reflexive particle in phrases like zajmijmy się, meaning “let’s deal with” or “let’s take care of.” Examples include zajmijmy się tym projektem (let’s work on this project) and zajmijmy się tym zadaniem (let’s handle this task).

Grammatically, zajmijmy functions as an imperative form directed at a group including the speaker. It can accompany a direct object (zajmijmy to miejsce) or be combined with się to indicate handling or engagement with a matter. The nuance differs with aspect: the imperfective zajmować emphasizes the activity itself, while the perfective zająć highlights the completion or achievement of the act.

See also zajmować, zajmowanie, zajęcie.