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"Castle" in Polish: zamek
zamek
Castle in Polish is zamek. Zamek is masculine; useful forms are zamku (genitive), zamek (direct object) and zamkiem (instrumental). Zamek can mean a castle, lock or zipper; the sightseeing context identifies a castle.
Identifying or describing castle
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How to pronounce zamek
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zamek
/zamɛk/
In zamek, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in zamek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Castle" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| zamek | castle Dictionary form for masculine zamek. | Dictionary form for masculine zamek. |
| zamku | of castle Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| zamkiem | with castle Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use zamek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing castle
Zamek jest na wzgórzu.
The castle is on the hill.
This sentence uses zamek to describe castle in context.
- 2Using castle in daily life
Zwiedzam zamek z przewodnikiem.
I tour the castle with a guide.
Notice the form used for zamek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of castle
Nie znam historii zamku.
I do not know the castle's history.
The construction shows how zamek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with zamek
Incorrect: Nie ma zamek.
Correct: Nie ma zamku.
After nie ma, zamek takes the genitive form zamku.
Incorrect: z zamek
Correct: z zamkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z zamkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Zamek can mean a castle, lock or zipper; the sightseeing context identifies a castle.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe castle in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Zamek jest na wzgórzu.
The castle is on the hill.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zwiedzam zamek z przewodnikiem.
I tour the castle with a guide.
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 "Castle" in Polish
What grammatical form is zamek?
Zamek is masculine. No article is required with zamek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does zamek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is zamek. For comparison, the genitive is zamku; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use zamek after “with”?
Use z zamkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of zamek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using zamek?
Zamek can mean a castle, lock or zipper; the sightseeing context identifies a castle.
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