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"Brother-in-law" in Polish: szwagier
szwagier
Brother-in-law in Polish is szwagier. Szwagier is masculine personal; useful forms are szwagra (genitive), szwagra (direct object) and szwagrem (instrumental). Szwagier names a brother-in-law; the e disappears in szwagra and szwagrem.
Identifying or describing brother-in-law
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How to pronounce szwagier
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shvagier
/ʂfaɡjɛr/
In szwagier, sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in szwagier normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Brother-in-law" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| szwagier | brother-in-law Dictionary form for masculine personal szwagier. | Dictionary form for masculine personal szwagier. |
| szwagra | of brother-in-law Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| szwagrem | with brother-in-law Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use szwagier in real life
- 1Identifying or describing brother-in-law
Szwagier jest w pracy.
The brother-in-law is at work.
This sentence uses szwagier to describe brother-in-law in context.
- 2Using brother-in-law in daily life
Spotykam szwagra w mieście.
I meet my brother-in-law in town.
Notice the form used for szwagier in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of brother-in-law
Jadę ze szwagrem na wycieczkę.
I go on an excursion with my brother-in-law.
The construction shows how szwagier fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with szwagier
Incorrect: Nie ma szwagier.
Correct: Nie ma szwagra.
After nie ma, szwagier takes the genitive form szwagra.
Incorrect: z szwagier
Correct: z szwagrem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z szwagrem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Szwagier names a brother-in-law; the e disappears in szwagra and szwagrem.
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Describe brother-in-law in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Szwagier jest w pracy.
The brother-in-law is at work.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Spotykam szwagra w mieście.
I meet my brother-in-law in town.
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 "Brother-in-law" in Polish
What grammatical form is szwagier?
Szwagier is masculine personal. No article is required with szwagier; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does szwagier change as a direct object?
The accusative form is szwagra. For comparison, the genitive is szwagra; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use szwagier after “with”?
Use z szwagrem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of szwagier, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using szwagier?
Szwagier names a brother-in-law; the e disappears in szwagra and szwagrem.
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