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"Also" in Polish: też
też
Also in Polish is też. Też and także mean also or too; their position can shift which part of the sentence is added.
A first use of also
Ja też mieszkam tutaj.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce też
Say it
tezh
/tɛʂ/
In też, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in też normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Also" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| też | Also The main expression for also. | The main expression for also. |
| także | also Neutral alternative to też. | Neutral alternative to też. |
How to use też in real life
- 1A first use of also
Ja też mieszkam tutaj.
I live here too.
This is a natural setting for też.
- 2A second conversational context
Ona też lubi kawę.
She likes coffee too.
Notice how też fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Czy ty też przyjdziesz?
Will you come too?
Też and także mean also or too; their position can shift which part of the sentence is added.
Mistakes English speakers make with też
Incorrect: tez
Correct: też
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is też. Też and także mean also or too; their position can shift which part of the sentence is added.
Incorrect: też ja mieszka tutaj
Correct: też
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in też; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Też and także mean also or too; their position can shift which part of the sentence is added.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice also
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Ja też mieszkam tutaj.
I live here too.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Ona też lubi kawę.
She likes coffee too.
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 "Also" in Polish
When should I say też?
Też and także mean also or too; their position can shift which part of the sentence is added.
Is także another way to say also?
Także is a useful related expression. The main form here is też; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with też?
Avoid tez. The correct expression is też; Też and także mean also or too; their position can shift which part of the sentence is added.
Can you show też in a sentence?
Czy ty też przyjdziesz? — Will you come too?
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