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"Back" in Polish: plecy
plecy
Back in Polish is plecy. Plecy is plural; useful forms are pleców (genitive), plecy (direct object) and plecami (instrumental). Plecy is a plural-only noun for the back; tył can mean the rear of an object.
Identifying or describing back
Plecy są obolałe.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce plecy
Say it
pletsih
/plɛtsɨ/
In plecy, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in plecy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Back" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| plecy | back Dictionary form for plural plecy. | Dictionary form for plural plecy. |
| pleców | of back Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| plecami | with back Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use plecy in real life
- 1Identifying or describing back
Plecy są obolałe.
The back is sore.
This sentence uses plecy to describe back in context.
- 2Using back in daily life
Rozciągam plecy po pracy.
I stretch my back after work.
Notice the form used for plecy in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of back
Nie przeciążam pleców.
I do not overstrain my back.
The construction shows how plecy fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with plecy
Incorrect: Nie ma plecy.
Correct: Nie ma pleców.
After nie ma, plecy takes the genitive form pleców.
Incorrect: z plecy
Correct: z plecami
When z means with, use the instrumental: z plecami. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Plecy is a plural-only noun for the back; tył can mean the rear of an object.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe back in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Plecy są obolałe.
The back is sore.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Rozciągam plecy po pracy.
I stretch my back after work.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Back" in Polish
What grammatical form is plecy?
Plecy is plural. No article is required with plecy; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does plecy change as a direct object?
The accusative form is plecy. For comparison, the genitive is pleców; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use plecy after “with”?
Use z plecami. Here z introduces the instrumental form of plecy, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using plecy?
Plecy is a plural-only noun for the back; tył can mean the rear of an object.
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