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"Calm" in Polish: spokojny
spokojny
Calm in Polish is spokojny. Use spokojny for a masculine singular noun, spokojna for feminine and spokojne for neuter. Spokojny can describe a person, area or water as calm; spokojnie is the related adverb calmly.
Masculine subject
On jest spokojny.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce spokojny
Say it
spokoihnih
/spɔkɔjnɨ/
In spokojny, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in spokojny normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Calm" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| spokojny | calm Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| spokojna | calm Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| spokojne | calm Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use spokojny in real life
- 1Masculine subject
On jest spokojny.
He is calm.
Spokojny agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Okolica jest spokojna.
The neighborhood is quiet.
Use spokojna with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
Morze jest spokojne.
The sea is calm.
The ending in spokojne agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with spokojny
Incorrect: Okolica jest spokojny.
Correct: Okolica jest spokojna.
The feminine subject needs spokojna, rather than masculine spokojny.
Incorrect: Morze jest spokojny.
Correct: Morze jest spokojne.
The neuter subject needs spokojne, rather than masculine spokojny.
Good to know
Spokojny can describe a person, area or water as calm; spokojnie is the related adverb calmly.
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Describe calm in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
On jest spokojny.
He is calm.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Okolica jest spokojna.
The neighborhood is quiet.
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 "Calm" in Polish
When do I use spokojny?
Spokojny can describe a person, area or water as calm; spokojnie is the related adverb calmly.
What is the feminine form of spokojny?
Use spokojna. For example: Okolica jest spokojna. — The neighborhood is quiet.
What is the neuter form of spokojny?
Use spokojne. For example: Morze jest spokojne. — The sea is calm.
Can I use spokojny unchanged with every noun?
No. spokojny, spokojna and spokojne show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of spokojny may require further changes.
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