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"Cherry" in Polish: wiśnia
wiśnia
Cherry in Polish is wiśnia. Wiśnia is feminine; useful forms are wiśni (genitive), wiśnię (direct object) and wiśnią (instrumental). Wiśnia is a sour cherry; czereśnia is the usual word for a sweet cherry.
Identifying or describing cherry
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How to pronounce wiśnia
Say it
vishnia
/viɕɲa/
In wiśnia, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound; ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in wiśnia normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Cherry" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wiśnia | cherry Dictionary form for feminine wiśnia. | Dictionary form for feminine wiśnia. |
| wiśni | of cherry Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wiśnią | with cherry Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| wiśnię | cherry 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 wiśnia in real life
- 1Identifying or describing cherry
Wiśnia jest kwaśna.
The cherry is sour.
This sentence uses wiśnia to describe cherry in context.
- 2Using cherry in daily life
Dodaję wiśnię do deseru.
I add a sour cherry to the dessert.
Notice the form used for wiśnia in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of cherry
Nie chcę tej wiśni.
I do not want that sour cherry.
The construction shows how wiśnia fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wiśnia
Incorrect: Nie ma wiśnia.
Correct: Nie ma wiśni.
After nie ma, wiśnia takes the genitive form wiśni.
Incorrect: z wiśnia
Correct: z wiśnią
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wiśnią. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wiśnia is a sour cherry; czereśnia is the usual word for a sweet cherry.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe cherry in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wiśnia jest kwaśna.
The cherry is sour.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Dodaję wiśnię do deseru.
I add a sour cherry to the dessert.
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 "Cherry" in Polish
What grammatical form is wiśnia?
Wiśnia is feminine. No article is required with wiśnia; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wiśnia change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wiśnię. For comparison, the genitive is wiśni; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wiśnia after “with”?
Use z wiśnią. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wiśnia, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wiśnia?
Wiśnia is a sour cherry; czereśnia is the usual word for a sweet cherry.
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