ja też
/ˈja ˈtɛʂ/word by word
ja też is the Polish way to say "me too".
Use this phrase to express that something mentioned previously also applies to you.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the pronoun ja (I) and the adverb też (also/too).
Which one should you use?
While ja też is the standard expression, ja również is a more formal alternative that literally means "I also".
How does it change in a sentence?
Although ja też is the standard response, if the phrase is used as an object of a preposition or in specific grammatical structures, the form mnie też may be used.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈja ˈtɛʂ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid translating "me too" literally by using an object pronoun. Instead, use the nominative form ja też when responding to a statement like Ja lubię kawę (I like coffee).
Did you know?
- The word ja for 'I' is a linguistic relative of the English word 'I' and the Latin 'ego', as both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root.
- Depending on the region or social circle, some speakers might use the colloquial word jo instead of ja, though this is specific to certain dialects like those in Kashubian areas.
- While ja też means 'me too', using it to agree with a negative statement like 'I don't like this' is grammatically tricky in Polish and often requires different phrasing to avoid confusion.
Examples in context
- Ja też.Me, too.This example shows a simple way to say "me too" using ja też.Tatoeba #1122974 by hebrajska, translation #321985 by CK
- Ja też!Me too!
- Też tak uważam!I also think so!
- Ja też lubię kawę.I like coffee too.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their weekend plans.
- TomaszJa też chcę odpocząć w weekend.I want to rest this weekend too.
- MałgorzataJa też, to świetny pomysł.Me too, that is a great idea.
- TomaszMoże pójdziemy na spacer?Maybe we will go for a walk?
- MałgorzataTak, ja też to lubię.Yes, I like that too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “me too” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ja, też) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ja, też, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
