The 2-4 vs 5+ rule
The famous Polish number rule.
| Number | Case of noun | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | nominative singular | jeden kot |
| 2-4 | nominative plural | dwa koty |
| 5+ | genitive plural | pięć kotów |
| 5+ verb | singular neuter | pięć kotów było |
The verb agrees as neuter singular.
dwa, dwóch, dwóm ... change by case.