Have Something Done Construction

This page discusses the konstrukcja have something done (have something done construction), which is used to express actions that are commissioned or delegated to others.

The 'have something done' structure is used:

1. To indicate that an action was performed by someone else at our request
2. To describe services we've arranged

Example: "I am having my car repaired at the moment."

To form sentences with 'have something done', use the verb 'have' in various tenses, followed by the object and the past participle of the main verb.

Example: "Maria has her nails done every two weeks."

When specifying who performed the action, use 'by':

Example: "We are having the roof fixed by uncle Joe."

The construction can be used in various tenses:

• Present Simple: "They have their house cleaned weekly."
• Present Continuous: "They are having their house painted."
• Present Perfect: "Have you had your hair cut?"
• Past Simple: "Last year, we had a swimming pool built in the backyard."
• Future with 'going to': "I'm going to have the windows cleaned next week."

Highlight: This construction is particularly useful for describing professional services or tasks that require specialized skills.