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"Cash" in Polish: gotówka
gotówka
Cash in Polish is gotówka. Gotówka is feminine; useful forms are gotówki (genitive), gotówkę (direct object) and gotówką (instrumental). Gotówka is cash; płacić gotówką means to pay in cash, using the instrumental.
Identifying or describing cash
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How to pronounce gotówka
Say it
gotoovka
/ɡɔtufka/
In gotówka, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in gotówka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Cash" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gotówka | cash Dictionary form for feminine gotówka. | Dictionary form for feminine gotówka. |
| gotówki | of cash Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| gotówką | with cash Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| gotówkę | cash as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use gotówka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing cash
Gotówka jest w portfelu.
The cash is in the wallet.
This sentence uses gotówka to describe cash in context.
- 2Using cash in daily life
Wypłacam gotówkę przed podróżą.
I withdraw cash before the trip.
Notice the form used for gotówka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of cash
Płacę gotówką przy kasie.
I pay cash at the checkout.
The construction shows how gotówka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with gotówka
Incorrect: Nie ma gotówka.
Correct: Nie ma gotówki.
After nie ma, gotówka takes the genitive form gotówki.
Incorrect: z gotówka
Correct: z gotówką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z gotówką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Gotówka is cash; płacić gotówką means to pay in cash, using the instrumental.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe cash in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Gotówka jest w portfelu.
The cash is in the wallet.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wypłacam gotówkę przed podróżą.
I withdraw cash before the trip.
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 "Cash" in Polish
What grammatical form is gotówka?
Gotówka is feminine. No article is required with gotówka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does gotówka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is gotówkę. For comparison, the genitive is gotówki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use gotówka after “with”?
Use z gotówką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of gotówka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using gotówka?
Gotówka is cash; płacić gotówką means to pay in cash, using the instrumental.
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