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"Apartment" in Polish: mieszkanie
mieszkanie
Apartment in Polish is mieszkanie. Mieszkanie is neuter; useful forms are mieszkania (genitive), mieszkanie (direct object) and mieszkaniem (instrumental). Mieszkanie means an apartment or a dwelling; apartament can suggest a more upscale apartment.
Identifying or describing apartment
Mieszkanie jest umeblowane.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mieszkanie
Say it
mieshkanie
/mjɛʂkaɲɛ/
In mieszkanie, sz is a hard sh-like sound; ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in mieszkanie normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Apartment" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mieszkanie | apartment Dictionary form for neuter mieszkanie. | Dictionary form for neuter mieszkanie. |
| mieszkania | of apartment Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| mieszkaniem | with apartment Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use mieszkanie in real life
- 1Identifying or describing apartment
Mieszkanie jest umeblowane.
The apartment is furnished.
This sentence uses mieszkanie to describe apartment in context.
- 2Using apartment in daily life
Wynajmuję mieszkanie blisko pracy.
I rent an apartment near work.
Notice the form used for mieszkanie in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of apartment
Szukam nowego mieszkania.
I am looking for a new apartment.
The construction shows how mieszkanie fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with mieszkanie
Incorrect: Nie ma mieszkanie.
Correct: Nie ma mieszkania.
After nie ma, mieszkanie takes the genitive form mieszkania.
Incorrect: z mieszkanie
Correct: z mieszkaniem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z mieszkaniem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Mieszkanie means an apartment or a dwelling; apartament can suggest a more upscale apartment.
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Describe apartment in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Mieszkanie jest umeblowane.
The apartment is furnished.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wynajmuję mieszkanie blisko pracy.
I rent an apartment near work.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Apartment" in Polish
What grammatical form is mieszkanie?
Mieszkanie is neuter. No article is required with mieszkanie; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does mieszkanie change as a direct object?
The accusative form is mieszkanie. For comparison, the genitive is mieszkania; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use mieszkanie after “with”?
Use z mieszkaniem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of mieszkanie, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using mieszkanie?
Mieszkanie means an apartment or a dwelling; apartament can suggest a more upscale apartment.
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