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"Ant" in Polish: mrówka
mrówka
Ant in Polish is mrówka. Mrówka is feminine; useful forms are mrówki (genitive), mrówkę (direct object) and mrówką (instrumental). Mrówka is an ant; mrowisko names the anthill, which is a different noun.
Identifying or describing ant
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How to pronounce mrówka
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mroovka
/mrufka/
In mrówka, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in mrówka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Ant" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mrówka | ant Dictionary form for feminine mrówka. | Dictionary form for feminine mrówka. |
| mrówki | of ant Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| mrówką | with ant Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| mrówkę | ant 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 mrówka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing ant
Mrówka jest na ścieżce.
The ant is on the path.
This sentence uses mrówka to describe ant in context.
- 2Using ant in daily life
Widzę mrówkę przy torbie.
I see an ant beside the bag.
Notice the form used for mrówka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of ant
Nie dotykaj tej mrówki.
Do not touch that ant.
The construction shows how mrówka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with mrówka
Incorrect: Nie ma mrówka.
Correct: Nie ma mrówki.
After nie ma, mrówka takes the genitive form mrówki.
Incorrect: z mrówka
Correct: z mrówką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z mrówką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Mrówka is an ant; mrowisko names the anthill, which is a different noun.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe ant in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Mrówka jest na ścieżce.
The ant is on the path.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę mrówkę przy torbie.
I see an ant beside the bag.
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 "Ant" in Polish
What grammatical form is mrówka?
Mrówka is feminine. No article is required with mrówka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does mrówka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is mrówkę. For comparison, the genitive is mrówki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use mrówka after “with”?
Use z mrówką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of mrówka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using mrówka?
Mrówka is an ant; mrowisko names the anthill, which is a different noun.
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