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"Anniversary" in Polish: rocznica
rocznica
Anniversary in Polish is rocznica. Rocznica is feminine; useful forms are rocznicy (genitive), rocznicę (direct object) and rocznicą (instrumental). Rocznica is an anniversary; rocznica ślubu specifies a wedding anniversary.
Identifying or describing anniversary
Rocznica jest w maju.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rocznica
Say it
rokhnitsa
/rɔtʂɲitsa/
In rocznica, cz is a hard ch-like sound. The content words in rocznica normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Anniversary" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rocznica | anniversary Dictionary form for feminine rocznica. | Dictionary form for feminine rocznica. |
| rocznicy | of anniversary Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| rocznicą | with anniversary Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| rocznicę | anniversary 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 rocznica in real life
- 1Identifying or describing anniversary
Rocznica jest w maju.
The anniversary is in May.
This sentence uses rocznica to describe anniversary in context.
- 2Using anniversary in daily life
Świętujemy rocznicę ślubu.
We celebrate a wedding anniversary.
Notice the form used for rocznica in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of anniversary
Nie pamiętam daty rocznicy.
I do not remember the anniversary date.
The construction shows how rocznica fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with rocznica
Incorrect: Nie ma rocznica.
Correct: Nie ma rocznicy.
After nie ma, rocznica takes the genitive form rocznicy.
Incorrect: z rocznica
Correct: z rocznicą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z rocznicą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Rocznica is an anniversary; rocznica ślubu specifies a wedding anniversary.
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Describe anniversary in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Rocznica jest w maju.
The anniversary is in May.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Świętujemy rocznicę ślubu.
We celebrate a wedding anniversary.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anniversary" in Polish
What grammatical form is rocznica?
Rocznica is feminine. No article is required with rocznica; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does rocznica change as a direct object?
The accusative form is rocznicę. For comparison, the genitive is rocznicy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use rocznica after “with”?
Use z rocznicą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of rocznica, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using rocznica?
Rocznica is an anniversary; rocznica ślubu specifies a wedding anniversary.
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