Polish · Body & Health
"Body" in Polish: ciało
ciało
Body in Polish is ciało. Ciało is neuter; useful forms are ciała (genitive), ciało (direct object) and ciałem (instrumental). Ciało is the body of a person or animal; it can also describe a physical body in science.
Identifying or describing body
Ciało jest zmęczone.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ciało
Say it
tsiavo
/tɕawɔ/
In ciało, ł sounds like English w; ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in ciało normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Body" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ciało | body Dictionary form for neuter ciało. | Dictionary form for neuter ciało. |
| ciała | of body Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| ciałem | with body Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use ciało in real life
- 1Identifying or describing body
Ciało jest zmęczone.
The body is tired.
This sentence uses ciało to describe body in context.
- 2Using body in daily life
Rozciągam ciało po treningu.
I stretch my body after training.
Notice the form used for ciało in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of body
Słucham sygnałów ciała.
I listen to my body's signals.
The construction shows how ciało fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with ciało
Incorrect: Nie ma ciało.
Correct: Nie ma ciała.
After nie ma, ciało takes the genitive form ciała.
Incorrect: z ciało
Correct: z ciałem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z ciałem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Ciało is the body of a person or animal; it can also describe a physical body in science.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe body in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Ciało jest zmęczone.
The body is tired.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Rozciągam ciało po treningu.
I stretch my body after training.
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 "Body" in Polish
What grammatical form is ciało?
Ciało is neuter. No article is required with ciało; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does ciało change as a direct object?
The accusative form is ciało. For comparison, the genitive is ciała; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use ciało after “with”?
Use z ciałem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of ciało, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using ciało?
Ciało is the body of a person or animal; it can also describe a physical body in science.
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