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"Clock" in Polish: zegar
zegar
Clock in Polish is zegar. Zegar is masculine; useful forms are zegara (genitive), zegar (direct object) and zegarem (instrumental). Zegar is a clock; zegarek is a small watch, usually worn on the wrist.
Identifying or describing clock
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How to pronounce zegar
Say it
zegar
/zɛɡar/
In zegar, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in zegar normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Clock" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| zegar | clock Dictionary form for masculine zegar. | Dictionary form for masculine zegar. |
| zegara | of clock Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| zegarem | with clock Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use zegar in real life
- 1Identifying or describing clock
Zegar jest spóźniony.
The clock is slow.
This sentence uses zegar to describe clock in context.
- 2Using clock in daily life
Nastawiam zegar na właściwą godzinę.
I set the clock to the correct time.
Notice the form used for zegar in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of clock
Nie ma zegara w pokoju.
There is no clock in the room.
The construction shows how zegar fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with zegar
Incorrect: Nie ma zegar.
Correct: Nie ma zegara.
After nie ma, zegar takes the genitive form zegara.
Incorrect: z zegar
Correct: z zegarem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z zegarem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Zegar is a clock; zegarek is a small watch, usually worn on the wrist.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe clock in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Zegar jest spóźniony.
The clock is slow.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Nastawiam zegar na właściwą godzinę.
I set the clock to the correct time.
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 "Clock" in Polish
What grammatical form is zegar?
Zegar is masculine. No article is required with zegar; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does zegar change as a direct object?
The accusative form is zegar. For comparison, the genitive is zegara; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use zegar after “with”?
Use z zegarem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of zegar, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using zegar?
Zegar is a clock; zegarek is a small watch, usually worn on the wrist.
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