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"Animal" in Polish: zwierzę
zwierzę
Animal in Polish is zwierzę. Zwierzę is neuter; useful forms are zwierzęcia (genitive), zwierzę (direct object) and zwierzęciem (instrumental). Zwierzę is neuter; its plural zwierzęta and singular stem zwierzęcia need separate learning.
Identifying or describing animal
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How to pronounce zwierzę
Say it
zviezhen
/zvjɛʐɛ/
In zwierzę, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in zwierzę normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Animal" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| zwierzę | animal Dictionary form for neuter zwierzę. | Dictionary form for neuter zwierzę. |
| zwierzęcia | of animal Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| zwierzęciem | with animal Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use zwierzę in real life
- 1Identifying or describing animal
Zwierzę jest przestraszone.
The animal is frightened.
This sentence uses zwierzę to describe animal in context.
- 2Using animal in daily life
Widzę zwierzę przy lesie.
I see an animal near the forest.
Notice the form used for zwierzę in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of animal
Nie dotykaj tego zwierzęcia.
Do not touch that animal.
The construction shows how zwierzę fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with zwierzę
Incorrect: Nie ma zwierzę.
Correct: Nie ma zwierzęcia.
After nie ma, zwierzę takes the genitive form zwierzęcia.
Incorrect: z zwierzę
Correct: z zwierzęciem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z zwierzęciem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Zwierzę is neuter; its plural zwierzęta and singular stem zwierzęcia need separate learning.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe animal in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Zwierzę jest przestraszone.
The animal is frightened.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę zwierzę przy lesie.
I see an animal near the forest.
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 "Animal" in Polish
What grammatical form is zwierzę?
Zwierzę is neuter. No article is required with zwierzę; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does zwierzę change as a direct object?
The accusative form is zwierzę. For comparison, the genitive is zwierzęcia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use zwierzę after “with”?
Use z zwierzęciem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of zwierzę, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using zwierzę?
Zwierzę is neuter; its plural zwierzęta and singular stem zwierzęcia need separate learning.
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