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"Brain" in Polish: mózg
mózg
Brain in Polish is mózg. Mózg is masculine; useful forms are mózgu (genitive), mózg (direct object) and mózgiem (instrumental). Mózg is the brain; móżdżek names the cerebellum, a specific part.
Identifying or describing brain
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How to pronounce mózg
Say it
moozg
/muzk/
In mózg, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in mózg normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Brain" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mózg | brain Dictionary form for masculine mózg. | Dictionary form for masculine mózg. |
| mózgu | of brain Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| mózgiem | with brain Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use mózg in real life
- 1Identifying or describing brain
Mózg jest ważnym narządem.
The brain is an important organ.
This sentence uses mózg to describe brain in context.
- 2Using brain in daily life
Badamy mózg na zajęciach.
We study the brain in class.
Notice the form used for mózg in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of brain
Nie znam wszystkich funkcji mózgu.
I do not know all the brain's functions.
The construction shows how mózg fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with mózg
Incorrect: Nie ma mózg.
Correct: Nie ma mózgu.
After nie ma, mózg takes the genitive form mózgu.
Incorrect: z mózg
Correct: z mózgiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z mózgiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Mózg is the brain; móżdżek names the cerebellum, a specific part.
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Describe brain in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Mózg jest ważnym narządem.
The brain is an important organ.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Badamy mózg na zajęciach.
We study the brain in class.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brain" in Polish
What grammatical form is mózg?
Mózg is masculine. No article is required with mózg; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does mózg change as a direct object?
The accusative form is mózg. For comparison, the genitive is mózgu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use mózg after “with”?
Use z mózgiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of mózg, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using mózg?
Mózg is the brain; móżdżek names the cerebellum, a specific part.
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