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"Book" in Polish: książka
książka
Book in Polish is książka, a feminine noun. Książkę is the direct-object singular; książki is the common nominative plural.
A simple sentence
Ta książka jest ciekawa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce książka
Say it
KSHONSH-kah
/ˈkɕɔŋʂ.ka/
Książka stresses książ. The initial kś cluster is soft; ą before ż is commonly heard with nasalization, and ż becomes sh-like before k.
"Book" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| książka | book Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| książkę | book as a direct object Accusative singular. | Accusative singular. |
| książki | books Nominative or accusative plural in this context. | Nominative or accusative plural in this context. |
How to use książka in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Ta książka jest ciekawa.
This book is interesting.
Ciekawa agrees with feminine książka.
- 2An everyday situation
Czytam książkę.
I am reading a book.
Use accusative książkę.
- 3A useful question
Lubię książki.
I like books.
The direct-object plural is książki.
Mistakes English speakers make with książka
Incorrect: Czytam książka.
Correct: Czytam książkę.
The object of reading takes the accusative.
Incorrect: Ta książka jest ciekawy.
Correct: Ta książka jest ciekawa.
Use feminine adjective agreement.
Good to know
Księgarnia is a bookshop, while biblioteka is a library. Their related context is useful when you want to find or borrow a książka.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Choose something to read
Partner
Co czytasz?
What are you reading?
You
Czytam ciekawą książkę.
I am reading an interesting book.
Partner
Czy ta książka jest długa?
Is this book long?
You
Nie, jest krótka.
No, it is short.
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 "Book" in Polish
Is książka feminine?
Yes. Ta książka is this book, with feminine agreement.
Why does książka become książkę?
Książkę is the accusative singular used as a direct object, such as after czytam.
What is the plural?
Książki is the nominative and accusative plural for books in the examples here.
Where can I buy a book?
A księgarnia is a bookshop; a biblioteka is a library.
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