Polish · Question Words
czyj
whose
Intermediatepronoun
Definition
Used to ask about ownership.
Example
Czyj to plecak?
Whose backpack is this?
Etymology
'Czyj' originates from the Proto-Slavic *čьji, referring to possession. Its role as an interrogative pronoun has been stable throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Czyj' is used in both spoken and written Polish, fitting in both formal and informal contexts as a possessive question word. It is universally understood.