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"Cheek" in Polish: policzek
policzek
Cheek in Polish is policzek. Policzek is masculine; useful forms are policzka (genitive), policzek (direct object) and policzkiem (instrumental). Policzek is a cheek; a slap can also be called policzek in a different context.
Identifying or describing cheek
Policzek jest czerwony.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce policzek
Say it
polikhek
/pɔlitʂɛk/
In policzek, cz is a hard ch-like sound. The content words in policzek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Cheek" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| policzek | cheek Dictionary form for masculine policzek. | Dictionary form for masculine policzek. |
| policzka | of cheek Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| policzkiem | with cheek Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use policzek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing cheek
Policzek jest czerwony.
The cheek is red.
This sentence uses policzek to describe cheek in context.
- 2Using cheek in daily life
Dotykam policzka ostrożnie.
I touch my cheek carefully.
Notice the form used for policzek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of cheek
Nie znam przyczyny bólu policzka.
I do not know the cause of the cheek pain.
The construction shows how policzek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with policzek
Incorrect: Nie ma policzek.
Correct: Nie ma policzka.
After nie ma, policzek takes the genitive form policzka.
Incorrect: z policzek
Correct: z policzkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z policzkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Policzek is a cheek; a slap can also be called policzek in a different context.
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Describe cheek in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Policzek jest czerwony.
The cheek is red.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Dotykam policzka ostrożnie.
I touch my cheek carefully.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheek" in Polish
What grammatical form is policzek?
Policzek is masculine. No article is required with policzek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does policzek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is policzek. For comparison, the genitive is policzka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use policzek after “with”?
Use z policzkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of policzek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using policzek?
Policzek is a cheek; a slap can also be called policzek in a different context.
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