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"Afternoon" in Polish: popołudnie
popołudnie
Afternoon in Polish is popołudnie. Popołudnie is neuter; useful forms are popołudnia (genitive), popołudnie (direct object) and popołudniem (instrumental). Popołudnie is the afternoon as a noun; po południu means in the afternoon.
Identifying or describing afternoon
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How to pronounce popołudnie
Say it
popovoodnie
/pɔpɔwudɲɛ/
In popołudnie, ł sounds like English w; ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in popołudnie normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Afternoon" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| popołudnie | afternoon Dictionary form for neuter popołudnie. | Dictionary form for neuter popołudnie. |
| popołudnia | of afternoon Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| popołudniem | with afternoon Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use popołudnie in real life
- 1Identifying or describing afternoon
Popołudnie jest wolne.
The afternoon is free.
This sentence uses popołudnie to describe afternoon in context.
- 2Using afternoon in daily life
Spędzam popołudnie w ogrodzie.
I spend the afternoon in the garden.
Notice the form used for popołudnie in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of afternoon
Nie mam planów na resztę popołudnia.
I have no plans for the rest of the afternoon.
The construction shows how popołudnie fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with popołudnie
Incorrect: Nie ma popołudnie.
Correct: Nie ma popołudnia.
After nie ma, popołudnie takes the genitive form popołudnia.
Incorrect: z popołudnie
Correct: z popołudniem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z popołudniem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Popołudnie is the afternoon as a noun; po południu means in the afternoon.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe afternoon in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Popołudnie jest wolne.
The afternoon is free.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Spędzam popołudnie w ogrodzie.
I spend the afternoon in the garden.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Afternoon" in Polish
What grammatical form is popołudnie?
Popołudnie is neuter. No article is required with popołudnie; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does popołudnie change as a direct object?
The accusative form is popołudnie. For comparison, the genitive is popołudnia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use popołudnie after “with”?
Use z popołudniem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of popołudnie, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using popołudnie?
Popołudnie is the afternoon as a noun; po południu means in the afternoon.
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