Use oni when referring to a mixed‑gender or all‑male group; choose one for an all‑female group.
Use oni when referring to a mixed‑gender or all‑male group; choose one for an all‑female group.
The pronoun oni is often used for all‑female groups, which should be one.
What does oni mean?
oni is the Polish masculine third‑person plural pronoun meaning they.
When should I use oni instead of one?
Use oni when the group includes at least one male; one is used for all‑female groups.
Is oni used for mixed‑gender groups?
Yes, oni covers mixed‑gender or all‑male groups.
Can oni refer to a single person?
No, oni is plural; the singular masculine pronoun is on.
What verb form goes with oni?
The verb takes the plural form, e.g., oni są.
Are there informal variants of oni?
In informal speech oni is still used; there is no shorter slang form.
How is oni declined?
oni changes with case: nominative oni, genitive ich, dative im, accusative ich, instrumental nimi, locative nich.