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"Cold" in Polish: zimny
zimny
Cold in Polish is zimny. Use zimny for a masculine singular noun, zimna for feminine and zimne for neuter. Zimny describes something cold; jest mi zimno describes feeling cold without literal adjective agreement.
Masculine subject
Wiatr jest zimny.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce zimny
Say it
zimnih
/ʑimnɨ/
In zimny, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in zimny normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Cold" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| zimny | cold Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| zimna | cold Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| zimne | cold Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use zimny in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Wiatr jest zimny.
The wind is cold.
Zimny agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Woda jest zimna.
The water is cold.
Use zimna with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
Piwo jest zimne.
The beer is cold.
The ending in zimne agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with zimny
Incorrect: Woda jest zimny.
Correct: Woda jest zimna.
The feminine subject needs zimna, rather than masculine zimny.
Incorrect: Piwo jest zimny.
Correct: Piwo jest zimne.
The neuter subject needs zimne, rather than masculine zimny.
Good to know
Zimny describes something cold; jest mi zimno describes feeling cold without literal adjective agreement.
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Describe cold in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Wiatr jest zimny.
The wind is cold.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Woda jest zimna.
The water is cold.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cold" in Polish
When do I use zimny?
Zimny describes something cold; jest mi zimno describes feeling cold without literal adjective agreement.
What is the feminine form of zimny?
Use zimna. For example: Woda jest zimna. — The water is cold.
What is the neuter form of zimny?
Use zimne. For example: Piwo jest zimne. — The beer is cold.
Can I use zimny unchanged with every noun?
No. zimny, zimna and zimne show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of zimny may require further changes.
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