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"Church" in Polish: kościół
kościół
Church in Polish is kościół. Kościół is masculine; useful forms are kościoła (genitive), kościół (direct object) and kościołem (instrumental). Kościół can name a church building or the church as an institution; context identifies the sense.
Identifying or describing church
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How to pronounce kościół
Say it
koshtsioov
/kɔɕtɕuw/
In kościół, ł sounds like English w; ó has the same vowel as u; ś/si has a soft sh-like sound. The content words in kościół normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Church" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kościół | church Dictionary form for masculine kościół. | Dictionary form for masculine kościół. |
| kościoła | of church Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kościołem | with church Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kościół in real life
- 1Identifying or describing church
Kościół jest otwarty.
The church is open.
This sentence uses kościół to describe church in context.
- 2Using church in daily life
Zwiedzam stary kościół.
I visit an old church.
Notice the form used for kościół in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of church
Spotkajmy się przed kościołem.
Let us meet outside the church.
The construction shows how kościół fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kościół
Incorrect: Nie ma kościół.
Correct: Nie ma kościoła.
After nie ma, kościół takes the genitive form kościoła.
Incorrect: z kościół
Correct: z kościołem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kościołem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kościół can name a church building or the church as an institution; context identifies the sense.
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Describe church in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kościół jest otwarty.
The church is open.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zwiedzam stary kościół.
I visit an old church.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Church" in Polish
What grammatical form is kościół?
Kościół is masculine. No article is required with kościół; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kościół change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kościół. For comparison, the genitive is kościoła; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kościół after “with”?
Use z kościołem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kościół, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kościół?
Kościół can name a church building or the church as an institution; context identifies the sense.
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