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"Blue" in Polish: niebieski
niebieski
Blue in Polish is niebieski. Use niebieski for a masculine singular noun, niebieska for feminine and niebieskie for neuter. Niebieski covers blue generally; błękitny specifies a lighter sky-blue shade.
Masculine subject
Plecak jest niebieski.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce niebieski
Say it
niebieski
/ɲɛbjɛski/
In niebieski, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in niebieski normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Blue" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| niebieski | blue Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| niebieska | blue Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| niebieskie | blue Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use niebieski in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Plecak jest niebieski.
The backpack is blue.
Niebieski agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Koszula jest niebieska.
The shirt is blue.
Use niebieska with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
Niebo jest niebieskie.
The sky is blue.
The ending in niebieskie agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with niebieski
Incorrect: Koszula jest niebieski.
Correct: Koszula jest niebieska.
The feminine subject needs niebieska, rather than masculine niebieski.
Incorrect: Niebo jest niebieski.
Correct: Niebo jest niebieskie.
The neuter subject needs niebieskie, rather than masculine niebieski.
Good to know
Niebieski covers blue generally; błękitny specifies a lighter sky-blue shade.
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Describe blue in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Plecak jest niebieski.
The backpack is blue.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Koszula jest niebieska.
The shirt is blue.
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 "Blue" in Polish
When do I use niebieski?
Niebieski covers blue generally; błękitny specifies a lighter sky-blue shade.
What is the feminine form of niebieski?
Use niebieska. For example: Koszula jest niebieska. — The shirt is blue.
What is the neuter form of niebieski?
Use niebieskie. For example: Niebo jest niebieskie. — The sky is blue.
Can I use niebieski unchanged with every noun?
No. niebieski, niebieska and niebieskie show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of niebieski may require further changes.
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