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"August" in Polish: sierpień
sierpień
August in Polish is sierpień. Sierpień is masculine; useful forms are sierpnia (genitive), sierpień (direct object) and sierpniem (instrumental). Sierpień is August; w sierpniu means in August and sierpnia is used in dates.
Identifying or describing August
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How to pronounce sierpień
Say it
sierpienih
/ɕɛrpjɛɲ/
In sierpień, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound; ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in sierpień normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"August" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sierpień | August Dictionary form for masculine sierpień. | Dictionary form for masculine sierpień. |
| sierpnia | of August Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| sierpniem | with August Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use sierpień in real life
- 1Identifying or describing August
Sierpień jest suchy.
August is dry.
This sentence uses sierpień to describe August in context.
- 2Using August in daily life
Spędzam sierpień u rodziny.
I spend August with family.
Notice the form used for sierpień in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of August
Nie wracam do końca sierpnia.
I do not return until the end of August.
The construction shows how sierpień fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with sierpień
Incorrect: Nie ma sierpień.
Correct: Nie ma sierpnia.
After nie ma, sierpień takes the genitive form sierpnia.
Incorrect: z sierpień
Correct: z sierpniem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z sierpniem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Sierpień is August; w sierpniu means in August and sierpnia is used in dates.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe August in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Sierpień jest suchy.
August is dry.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Spędzam sierpień u rodziny.
I spend August with family.
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 "August" in Polish
What grammatical form is sierpień?
Sierpień is masculine. No article is required with sierpień; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does sierpień change as a direct object?
The accusative form is sierpień. For comparison, the genitive is sierpnia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use sierpień after “with”?
Use z sierpniem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of sierpień, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using sierpień?
Sierpień is August; w sierpniu means in August and sierpnia is used in dates.
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