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"Bandage (band-aid)" in Polish: bandaż
bandaż
Bandage (band-aid) in Polish is bandaż. Bandaż is masculine; useful forms are bandaża (genitive), bandaż (direct object) and bandażem (instrumental). Bandaż is a bandage; plaster is an adhesive dressing rather than a roll of bandage.
Identifying or describing bandage (band-aid)
Bandaż jest czysty.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce bandaż
Say it
bandazh
/bandaʂ/
In bandaż, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in bandaż normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Bandage (band-aid)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bandaż | bandage (band-aid) Dictionary form for masculine bandaż. | Dictionary form for masculine bandaż. |
| bandaża | of bandage (band-aid) Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| bandażem | with bandage (band-aid) Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use bandaż in real life
- 1Identifying or describing bandage (band-aid)
Bandaż jest czysty.
The bandage is clean.
This sentence uses bandaż to describe bandage (band-aid) in context.
- 2Using bandage (band-aid) in daily life
Zakładam bandaż na rękę.
I put a bandage on the arm.
Notice the form used for bandaż in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of bandage (band-aid)
Osłaniam ranę bandażem.
I cover the wound with a bandage.
The construction shows how bandaż fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with bandaż
Incorrect: Nie ma bandaż.
Correct: Nie ma bandaża.
After nie ma, bandaż takes the genitive form bandaża.
Incorrect: z bandaż
Correct: z bandażem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z bandażem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Bandaż is a bandage; plaster is an adhesive dressing rather than a roll of bandage.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe bandage (band-aid) in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Bandaż jest czysty.
The bandage is clean.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zakładam bandaż na rękę.
I put a bandage on the arm.
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 "Bandage (band-aid)" in Polish
What grammatical form is bandaż?
Bandaż is masculine. No article is required with bandaż; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does bandaż change as a direct object?
The accusative form is bandaż. For comparison, the genitive is bandaża; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use bandaż after “with”?
Use z bandażem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of bandaż, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using bandaż?
Bandaż is a bandage; plaster is an adhesive dressing rather than a roll of bandage.
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