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"Chin" in Polish: podbródek
podbródek
Chin in Polish is podbródek. Podbródek is masculine; useful forms are podbródka (genitive), podbródek (direct object) and podbródkiem (instrumental). Podbródek refers to the chin; broda is also common and may additionally mean beard.
Identifying or describing chin
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How to pronounce podbródek
Say it
podbroodek
/pɔdbrudɛk/
In podbródek, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in podbródek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Chin" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| podbródek | chin Dictionary form for masculine podbródek. | Dictionary form for masculine podbródek. |
| podbródka | of chin Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| podbródkiem | with chin Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use podbródek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing chin
Podbródek jest skaleczony.
The chin is cut.
This sentence uses podbródek to describe chin in context.
- 2Using chin in daily life
Osłaniam podbródek dłonią.
I cover my chin with my hand.
Notice the form used for podbródek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of chin
Nie dotykaj podbródka.
Do not touch your chin.
The construction shows how podbródek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with podbródek
Incorrect: Nie ma podbródek.
Correct: Nie ma podbródka.
After nie ma, podbródek takes the genitive form podbródka.
Incorrect: z podbródek
Correct: z podbródkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z podbródkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Podbródek refers to the chin; broda is also common and may additionally mean beard.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe chin in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Podbródek jest skaleczony.
The chin is cut.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Osłaniam podbródek dłonią.
I cover my chin with my hand.
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 "Chin" in Polish
What grammatical form is podbródek?
Podbródek is masculine. No article is required with podbródek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does podbródek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is podbródek. For comparison, the genitive is podbródka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use podbródek after “with”?
Use z podbródkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of podbródek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using podbródek?
Podbródek refers to the chin; broda is also common and may additionally mean beard.
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