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"Car" in Polish: samochód
samochód
Car in Polish is samochód. Samochód is masculine; useful forms are samochodu (genitive), samochód (direct object) and samochodem (instrumental). Samochód is the standard word for car; auto is a common shorter alternative.
Identifying or describing car
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How to pronounce samochód
Say it
samokhood
/samɔxut/
In samochód, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in samochód normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Car" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| samochód | car Dictionary form for masculine samochód. | Dictionary form for masculine samochód. |
| samochodu | of car Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| samochodem | with car Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use samochód in real life
- 1Identifying or describing car
Samochód jest zaparkowany przed domem.
The car is parked outside the house.
This sentence uses samochód to describe car in context.
- 2Using car in daily life
Wynajmuję samochód na weekend.
I rent a car for the weekend.
Notice the form used for samochód in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of car
Jedziemy samochodem nad morze.
We travel to the seaside by car.
The construction shows how samochód fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with samochód
Incorrect: Nie ma samochód.
Correct: Nie ma samochodu.
After nie ma, samochód takes the genitive form samochodu.
Incorrect: z samochód
Correct: z samochodem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z samochodem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Samochód is the standard word for car; auto is a common shorter alternative.
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Describe car in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Samochód jest zaparkowany przed domem.
The car is parked outside the house.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wynajmuję samochód na weekend.
I rent a car for the weekend.
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 "Car" in Polish
What grammatical form is samochód?
Samochód is masculine. No article is required with samochód; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does samochód change as a direct object?
The accusative form is samochód. For comparison, the genitive is samochodu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use samochód after “with”?
Use z samochodem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of samochód, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using samochód?
Samochód is the standard word for car; auto is a common shorter alternative.
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