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"Airport" in Polish: lotnisko

lotnisko

Say it: loht-NEES-kohnoun/lɔtˈɲis.kɔ/

Airport in Polish is lotnisko, a neuter noun. Na lotnisku means at the airport; na lotnisko can mean to the airport.

A simple sentence

To duże lotnisko.
It is a large airport.
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How to pronounce lotnisko

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loht-NEES-koh

/lɔtˈɲis.kɔ/

Lotnisko stresses nis. The n before i is softened to ń; the vowels remain separate, steady sounds.

"Airport" in Polish: quick reference

PolishEnglish
lotniskoairport

Neuter dictionary form.

na lotniskoto the airport

Destination with accusative.

na lotniskuat the airport

Location with locative.

How to use lotnisko in real life

  1. 1A simple sentence

    To duże lotnisko.

    It is a large airport.

    Duże agrees with neuter lotnisko.

  2. 2An everyday situation

    Jadę na lotnisko.

    I am going to the airport.

    Destination na takes accusative here.

  3. 3A useful question

    Czekam na lotnisku.

    I am waiting at the airport.

    Location uses locative lotnisku.

Mistakes English speakers make with lotnisko

Incorrect: Duży lotnisko

Correct: Duże lotnisko

Use neuter adjective agreement.

Incorrect: Czekam na lotnisko.

Correct: Czekam na lotnisku.

For waiting at the airport, use locative lotnisku; na lotnisko in this context would change the relation.

Good to know

Polish airport signs may use port lotniczy as a more formal term. Lotnisko is the useful everyday word for arranging transport or describing your location.

Read this practice conversation aloud

Arrange airport transport

  1. Partner

    Dokąd jedziesz?

    Where are you going?

  2. You

    Jadę na lotnisko.

    I am going to the airport.

  3. Partner

    Kto czeka na lotnisku?

    Who is waiting at the airport?

  4. You

    Moja siostra.

    My sister.

This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Airport" in Polish

Is lotnisko neuter?

Yes. Duże lotnisko is a large airport.

How do I say at the airport?

Na lotnisku uses the locative case for location.

How do I say to the airport?

Na lotnisko is the destination phrase in jadę na lotnisko.

What is port lotniczy?

It is a more formal expression for an airport or air terminal complex.

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