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"Ankle" in Polish: kostka
kostka
Ankle in Polish is kostka. Kostka is feminine; useful forms are kostki (genitive), kostkę (direct object) and kostką (instrumental). Kostka can mean ankle, a small bone or a cube; the body context selects ankle.
Identifying or describing ankle
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How to pronounce kostka
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kostka
/kɔstka/
In kostka, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kostka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Ankle" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kostka | ankle Dictionary form for feminine kostka. | Dictionary form for feminine kostka. |
| kostki | of ankle Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kostką | with ankle Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| kostkę | ankle as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use kostka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing ankle
Kostka jest opuchnięta.
The ankle is swollen.
This sentence uses kostka to describe ankle in context.
- 2Using ankle in daily life
Skręciłem kostkę podczas biegu.
I twisted my ankle while running.
Notice the form used for kostka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of ankle
Nie znam przyczyny bólu kostki.
I do not know the cause of the ankle pain.
The construction shows how kostka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kostka
Incorrect: Nie ma kostka.
Correct: Nie ma kostki.
After nie ma, kostka takes the genitive form kostki.
Incorrect: z kostka
Correct: z kostką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kostką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kostka can mean ankle, a small bone or a cube; the body context selects ankle.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe ankle in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kostka jest opuchnięta.
The ankle is swollen.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Skręciłem kostkę podczas biegu.
I twisted my ankle while running.
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 "Ankle" in Polish
What grammatical form is kostka?
Kostka is feminine. No article is required with kostka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kostka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kostkę. For comparison, the genitive is kostki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kostka after “with”?
Use z kostką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kostka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kostka?
Kostka can mean ankle, a small bone or a cube; the body context selects ankle.
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