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"Child" in Polish: dziecko
dziecko
Child in Polish is dziecko. Dziecko is neuter; useful forms are dziecka (genitive), dziecko (direct object) and dzieckiem (instrumental). Dziecko is neuter regardless of the child's sex; dzieci is the irregular plural.
Identifying or describing child
Dziecko jest w przedszkolu.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce dziecko
Say it
ihietsko
/dʑɛtskɔ/
In dziecko, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in dziecko normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Child" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dziecko | child Dictionary form for neuter dziecko. | Dictionary form for neuter dziecko. |
| dziecka | of child Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| dzieckiem | with child Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use dziecko in real life
- 1Identifying or describing child
Dziecko jest w przedszkolu.
The child is at nursery school.
This sentence uses dziecko to describe child in context.
- 2Using child in daily life
Odbieram dziecko po południu.
I collect my child in the afternoon.
Notice the form used for dziecko in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of child
Idę do parku z dzieckiem.
I go to the park with my child.
The construction shows how dziecko fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with dziecko
Incorrect: Nie ma dziecko.
Correct: Nie ma dziecka.
After nie ma, dziecko takes the genitive form dziecka.
Incorrect: z dziecko
Correct: z dzieckiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z dzieckiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Dziecko is neuter regardless of the child's sex; dzieci is the irregular plural.
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Describe child in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Dziecko jest w przedszkolu.
The child is at nursery school.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Odbieram dziecko po południu.
I collect my child in the afternoon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Child" in Polish
What grammatical form is dziecko?
Dziecko is neuter. No article is required with dziecko; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does dziecko change as a direct object?
The accusative form is dziecko. For comparison, the genitive is dziecka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use dziecko after “with”?
Use z dzieckiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of dziecko, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using dziecko?
Dziecko is neuter regardless of the child's sex; dzieci is the irregular plural.
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